Object: Alimony

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.

Cast

Lois Wilson Ruth Rutledge Hugh Allan Jimmy Rutledge Ethel Grey Terry Mrs. Carrie Rutledge Douglas Gilmore Renaud Graham Roscoe Karns Al Bryant Carmelita Geraghty Mabel Dickie Moore Jimmy Rutledge Jr. Jane Keckley Boarding-House Owner Thomas A. Curran Philip Stone

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