The Innocence of Ruth

1916

English

6.2

♡ 1

Drama

library of congress

silent film

John H. Collins Director

Edward Earle as Jimmy Carter

Augustus Phillips as Mortimer Reynolds

Viola Dana as Ruth Travers

Robert Brower as Stock Broker

The young Ruth Travers, left an orphan after the death of her father financially ruined by Mortimer Reynolds, is welcomed at home by Jimmy Carter, a young millionaire who becomes her guardian. Ruth's winsome qualities gradually win Jimmy's heart. Meanwhile at a Charity Ball, Ruth meets Mr. Reynolds, who is contriving to ruin her virtue.