The Clutch of Circumstance (1918)
Businessman John Lawson is seriously injured in an accident, his wife Ruth travels from their New England village to New York to find a job that will support them both. Ruth works in a sweatshop at first, but then makes it big on Broadway.
Director: Henry Houry
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Corinne Griffith as Ruth Lawson |
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Robert Gaillard as John Lawson |
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Denton Vane as Jack |
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Estar Banks as Mrs. Lawson |
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David Herblin as Rudolph Rayburn |
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Florence Deshon as Lory Williams |
| Writing | Edward J. Montagne | Scenario Writer |
| Directing | Henry Houry | Director |
| Writing | Leighton Osmun | Novel |
| Camera | Arthur Ross | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Albert E. Smith | Presenter |