

November 30, 1915
20m
EN
Cortland Van Deusen
Ruth and her father stay at an inn run by the malicious Scroogles. The Scroogles rob Ruth's father, throw his seemingly dead body over a cliff, and deny he was ever there when Ruth asks. Ruth seeks help from artist Richard Foster. Together, they find evidence, confront the Scroogles, leading to a struggle where Mr. Scroogles accidentally kills his wife before being shot and dying himself. Ruth and Foster (now engaged) find her father alive but dazed; he recovers, and adopts a mistreated girl from the inn. The traumatic "empty room" incident leaves a lasting impression on Ruth.

Ethel Corcoran
Ruth Harris

Alice Lake
The Slavey

Florence Natol
Mrs. Scroogles

Alice A. Methley
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William Dangman
Richard Foster

John Costello
Mr. Harris - Ruth's Father

Roland Osborne
Mr. Scroogles
Vitagraph Company of America
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