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The Clutch of Circumstance

The Clutch of Circumstance

1918•50m•Drama

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.

Henry Houry · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 26, 1918

Actors

Corinne Griffith

Corinne Griffith

Ruth Lawson

Robert Gaillard

Robert Gaillard

John Lawson

Denton Vane

Denton Vane

Jack

Estar Banks

Estar Banks

Mrs. Lawson

David Herblin

Rudolph Rayburn

Florence Deshon

Florence Deshon

Lory Williams

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