Object: Alimony
Overview
Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.
Release date
22/12/1928
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2
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Original Soundtrack
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The Fettered Woman
Open Places
Marrying Widows
Billie
The Boy in Blue
Hired Wife
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Her Country's Call
Environment
Fifth Avenue
Mountain Dew
Coals of Fire
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The Mortal Sin