The Soul Master
Synopsis
Deserted by his wife Arline, who absconds with their baby daughter Ruth as well, Robert Travers loses all faith in women. Years later, Travers, now known as the man without a soul, is the owner of a chain of department stores in which young Ruth Carroll is employed as a ribbon clerk. Finding himself strangely attracted to the girl, he takes a fatherly interest in her and offers Ruth a position in his office. Laura Wilson, who wants Travers for herself becomes jealous and tries to lure the girl away but Travers comes to realize she is his own daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marguerite Bertsch
- Screenplay & Story
- James Oliver Curwood, Marguerite Bertsch
- Original Title
- The Soul Master
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marguerite Bertsch
James Oliver Curwood, Marguerite Bertsch
Fred Held
Department Leadership Roster
Marguerite Bertsch
Writer
Marguerite Bertsch
Director
Fred Held
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soul Master
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What is The Soul Master about?
Deserted by his wife Arline, who absconds with their baby daughter Ruth as well, Robert Travers loses all faith in women. Years later, Travers, now known as the man without a soul, is the owner of a chain of department stores in which young Ruth Carroll is employed as a ribbon clerk. Finding himself strangely attracted to the girl, he takes a fatherly interest in her and offers Ruth a position in his office. Laura Wilson, who wants Travers for herself becomes jealous and tries to lure the girl away but Travers comes to realize she is his own daughter.
Who directed The Soul Master?
The Soul Master was directed by Marguerite Bertsch.
Who stars in The Soul Master?
The principal cast of The Soul Master includes Earle Williams, Katharine Lewis, Julia Swayne Gordon, Denton Vane, Ann Brody.
When was The Soul Master released and how long is it?
The Soul Master was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.