The Road to Ruin (1928)

Cast

• Helen Foster - Sally Canfield
• Grant Withers - Don Hughes
• Florence Turner - Mrs. Canfield
• Charles Miller - Mr. Canfield
• Virginia Roye - Eve Terrell
• Thomas Carr - Jimmy Canfield (as Tommy Carr)
• Don Rader - Al
• Eddie Dunn - Strip Poker Player (as Ed Dunn)

Screenplay

• Willis Kent (Story)
• Norton S. Parker (Dialogue)
• Norton S. Parker (Scenario Writer)

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

smoking, exploitation, sin, underage drinking, b movie, troubled teen, teenage rebellion, teenage pregnancy, pregnant teen, morality tale, abortion, exploitation film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Road to Ruin about?

A controversial, low-budget drama about the life of a young teenage girl that goes on the "road to ruin." Sally is a 16-year-old New York City teen who, neglected by her parents, takes up smoking and drinking, engages in affairs with a series of older men, gets arrested by the police during a strip poker game, is sent home only to discover later that she's pregnant, and after getting an illegal abortion, the words "The Wages of Sin is Death" inexpliably appear over her bed in fire.

Who directed The Road to Ruin?

The Road to Ruin was directed by Norton S. Parker.

Who stars in The Road to Ruin?

The Road to Ruin stars Helen Foster, Grant Withers, Florence Turner, Charles Miller, Virginia Roye, Thomas Carr.

How long is The Road to Ruin?

The Road to Ruin has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).

What genre is The Road to Ruin?

The Road to Ruin is a Drama film.

Where was The Road to Ruin produced?

The Road to Ruin was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of The Road to Ruin?

The themes of The Road to Ruin include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.