The Uphill Path (1918)
Ruth Travers, the young niece and ward of Howard Mason, elopes with Chadwick Blake to escape the advances of Gilbert Hilton, whom her uncle wants to force upon her to cover his embezzlement of Ruth's small fortune. She discovers too late that Blake already has a wife but makes the best of the situation until Mason's death, just after he has made a lucky gambling coup, leaves her a little money. Determined to escape, she goes to a small town where minister Daniel Clarkson becomes interested in her. Because James Lawton had sought marriage between Clarkson and his daughter, when Blake turns up, and Lawton learns the story, he denounces Ruth to the minister. When Clarkson learns the truth, he forgives Ruth and, knowing that he will lose his position, he enlists, promising to return and marry her when the war is over.
Cast
- Catherine Calvert - Ruth Travers
- Guy Coombs - Daniel Clarkson
- Russell Simpson - James Lawton
- Dudley Ayers - Chadwick Blake
- Frank Beamish - Howard Mason
- Charles Craig - Gilbert Hilton
- Dorothy Dunn - Cecily Lawton
- Winona Bridges - Mrs. Clarkson
- Gene Lenot - Mrs. Blake
Screenplay
- Paul Armstrong (Story)
- Bennet Musson (Scenario Writer)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Uphill Path about?
- Ruth Travers, the young niece and ward of Howard Mason, elopes with Chadwick Blake to escape the advances of Gilbert Hilton, whom her uncle wants to force upon her to cover his embezzlement of Ruth's small fortune. She discovers too late that Blake already has a wife but makes the best of the situation until Mason's death, just after he has made a lucky gambling coup, leaves her a little money. Determined to escape, she goes to a small town where minister Daniel Clarkson becomes interested in her. Because James Lawton had sought marriage between Clarkson and his daughter, when Blake turns up, and Lawton learns the story, he denounces Ruth to the minister. When Clarkson learns the truth, he forgives Ruth and, knowing that he will lose his position, he enlists, promising to return and marry her when the war is over.
- Who directed The Uphill Path?
- The Uphill Path was directed by James Kirkwood.
- Who stars in The Uphill Path?
- The Uphill Path stars Catherine Calvert, Guy Coombs, Russell Simpson, Dudley Ayers, Frank Beamish, Charles Craig.
- How long is The Uphill Path?
- The Uphill Path has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Uphill Path?
- The Uphill Path is a Drama film.
- Where was The Uphill Path produced?
- The Uphill Path was produced in United States of America.