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The Clutch of Circumstance

  • 1918
  • 50m
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Corinne Griffith in The Clutch of Circumstance (1918)
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When businessman John Lawson is seriously injured in an accident, his wife Ruth travels from their New England village to New York to find a job that will support them both. Ruth works in a ... Read allWhen businessman John Lawson is seriously injured in an accident, his wife Ruth travels from their New England village to New York to find a job that will support them both. Ruth works in a sweatshop until her health gives out, and then she is introduced to Broadway producer Rudo... Read allWhen businessman John Lawson is seriously injured in an accident, his wife Ruth travels from their New England village to New York to find a job that will support them both. Ruth works in a sweatshop until her health gives out, and then she is introduced to Broadway producer Rudolph "Rud" Rayburn. Rud makes Ruth a star and finally declares his love for her. Ruth wishe... Read all

  • Director
    • Henry Houry
  • Writers
    • Edward J. Montagne
    • Leighton Osmun
  • Stars
    • Corinne Griffith
    • Robert Gaillard
    • David Herblin
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    • Director
      • Henry Houry
    • Writers
      • Edward J. Montagne
      • Leighton Osmun
    • Stars
      • Corinne Griffith
      • Robert Gaillard
      • David Herblin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Corinne Griffith
    Corinne Griffith
    • Ruth Lawson
    Robert Gaillard
    Robert Gaillard
    • John Lawson
    David Herblin
    • Rudolph Rayburn
    Florence Deshon
    Florence Deshon
    • Lory Williams
    Denton Vane
    Denton Vane
    • Jack
    Estar Banks
    Estar Banks
    • Mrs. Lawson
    • (as Esta Banks)
    • Director
      • Henry Houry
    • Writers
      • Edward J. Montagne
      • Leighton Osmun
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      This film is listed in the Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Database as, No holdings located in archives.

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 1918 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Production company
      • Vitagraph Company of America
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    • Runtime
      • 50m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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