Film

Object: Alimony

1928 · 1h 10m · Drama

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.

Lois Wilson

Ruth Rutledge

Hugh Allan

Jimmy Rutledge

Ethel Grey Terry

Mrs. Carrie Rutledge

Douglas Gilmore

Renaud Graham

Roscoe Karns

Al Bryant

Carmelita Geraghty

Mabel

Dickie Moore

Jimmy Rutledge Jr.

Jane Keckley

Boarding-House Owner

Thomas A. Curran

Philip Stone

• Scott R. DunlapDirector
• Peter MilneWriter
• Elmer HarrisStory
• Jack CohnProducer
• Joseph WalkerDirector of Photography
• Ben PivarEditor

Release date

December 22, 1928

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 10m

Genres

Drama