Object: Alimony

The story

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 & crew

Lois WilsonRuth Rutledge

Hugh AllanJimmy Rutledge

Ethel Grey TerryMrs. Carrie Rutledge

Douglas GilmoreRenaud Graham

Roscoe KarnsAl Bryant

Carmelita GeraghtyMabel

Dickie MooreJimmy Rutledge Jr.

Jane KeckleyBoarding-House Owner

Thomas A. Curran

Thomas A. CurranPhilip Stone