The Awakening of Ruth
Synopsis
Ruth Hoagland grows up on the Florida Keys with no companion other than her father, a half-witted fisherman who spends most of his time hunting for buried treasure. Vacationing yachtsman Bob Winthrop and Ruth fall in love, but Winthrop returns to New York, and after a year, has forgotten Ruth. After finding two chests in a cave, Ruth locates her father unconscious from a fall. She goes to the mainland for help, but returns with the Reverend Josiah Arbuthnot and Dr. William Strong, to find her father dead. Strong, out of kindness, offers to marry her, but Ruth declines, sure that Winthrop will return.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward H. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucien Hubbard
- Original Title
- The Awakening of Ruth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Perfection Pictures, Edison Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward H. Griffith
Lucien Hubbard
Department Leadership Roster
Lucien Hubbard
Writer
Edward H. Griffith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Awakening of Ruth
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What is The Awakening of Ruth about?
Ruth Hoagland grows up on the Florida Keys with no companion other than her father, a half-witted fisherman who spends most of his time hunting for buried treasure. Vacationing yachtsman Bob Winthrop and Ruth fall in love, but Winthrop returns to New York, and after a year, has forgotten Ruth. After finding two chests in a cave, Ruth locates her father unconscious from a fall. She goes to the mainland for help, but returns with the Reverend Josiah Arbuthnot and Dr. William Strong, to find her father dead. Strong, out of kindness, offers to marry her, but Ruth declines, sure that Winthrop will return.
Who directed The Awakening of Ruth?
The Awakening of Ruth was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Who stars in The Awakening of Ruth?
The principal cast of The Awakening of Ruth includes Shirley Mason, George J. Forth, Joseph Burke, William T. Hayes, Donald Hall.
When was The Awakening of Ruth released and how long is it?
The Awakening of Ruth was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Awakening of Ruth?
The Awakening of Ruth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).