The Road to Ruin
“Thrilling! Sensational! It seemed such a beautiful road, such a wonderful road - But it was only the Road to Ruin!”
Synopsis
A controversial, low-budget drama about the life of a young teenage girl that goes on the "road to ruin." Sally is a 16-year-old New York City teen who, neglected by her parents, takes up smoking and drinking, engages in affairs with a series of older men, gets arrested by the police during a strip poker game, is sent home only to discover later that she's pregnant, and after getting an illegal abortion, the words "The Wages of Sin is Death" inexpliably appear over her bed in fire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norton S. Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Kent, Norton S. Parker
- Original Title
- The Road to Ruin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Cliff Broughton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norton S. Parker
Willis Kent, Norton S. Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Norton S. Parker
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to Ruin
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What is The Road to Ruin about?
A controversial, low-budget drama about the life of a young teenage girl that goes on the "road to ruin." Sally is a 16-year-old New York City teen who, neglected by her parents, takes up smoking and drinking, engages in affairs with a series of older men, gets arrested by the police during a strip poker game, is sent home only to discover later that she's pregnant, and after getting an illegal abortion, the words "The Wages of Sin is Death" inexpliably appear over her bed in fire.
Who directed The Road to Ruin?
The Road to Ruin was directed by Norton S. Parker.
Who stars in The Road to Ruin?
The principal cast of The Road to Ruin includes Helen Foster, Grant Withers, Florence Turner, Charles Miller, Virginia Roye.
When was The Road to Ruin released and how long is it?
The Road to Ruin was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 58m.