The Soul Master (1917)
Deserted by his wife Arline, who absconds with their baby daughter Ruth as well, Robert Travers loses all faith in women. Years later, Travers, now known as the man without a soul, is the owner of a chain of department stores in which young Ruth Carroll is employed as a ribbon clerk. Finding himself strangely attracted to the girl, he takes a fatherly interest in her and offers Ruth a position in his office. Laura Wilson, who wants Travers for herself becomes jealous and tries to lure the girl away but Travers comes to realize she is his own daughter.
Director: Marguerite Bertsch
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 28, 1917
Cast
- Earle Williams - Robert Travers
- Katharine Lewis - Ruth Carroll
- Julia Swayne Gordon - Laura Wilson
- Denton Vane - Monty Fitzburgh
- Ann Brody - Mrs. Brundy
- Billie Billings - Arline
- Albert S. Howson - Forrest Crampton
- Donald Cameron - Peter Grant
Screenplay
Cinematography: Fred Held
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Soul Master about?
- Deserted by his wife Arline, who absconds with their baby daughter Ruth as well, Robert Travers loses all faith in women. Years later, Travers, now known as the man without a soul, is the owner of a chain of department stores in which young Ruth Carroll is employed as a ribbon clerk. Finding himself strangely attracted to the girl, he takes a fatherly interest in her and offers Ruth a position in his office. Laura Wilson, who wants Travers for herself becomes jealous and tries to lure the girl away but Travers comes to realize she is his own daughter.
- Who directed The Soul Master?
- The Soul Master was directed by Marguerite Bertsch.
- Who stars in The Soul Master?
- The Soul Master stars Earle Williams, Katharine Lewis, Julia Swayne Gordon, Denton Vane, Ann Brody, Billie Billings.
- How long is The Soul Master?
- The Soul Master has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Soul Master?
- The Soul Master is a Drama film.
- Where was The Soul Master produced?
- The Soul Master was produced in United States of America.