Object: Alimony
“TENSE DRAMA. Strips the mask from secret vices and lays bare the follies of the swift living fast set! YOU'LL LIKE IT!”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott R. Dunlap
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmer Harris, Sig Herzig, Peter Milne
- Original Title
- Object: Alimony
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott R. Dunlap
Elmer Harris, Sig Herzig, Peter Milne
Joseph Walker
Ben Pivar
Jack Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Scott R. Dunlap
Director
Jack Cohn
Producer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Ben Pivar
Editor
Peter Milne
Writer
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What is Object: Alimony about?
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.
Who directed Object: Alimony?
Object: Alimony was directed by Scott R. Dunlap.
Who stars in Object: Alimony?
The principal cast of Object: Alimony includes Lois Wilson, Hugh Allan, Ethel Grey Terry, Douglas Gilmore, Roscoe Karns.
When was Object: Alimony released and how long is it?
Object: Alimony was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.