The Cup of Life (1915)

Sisters Helen and Ruth Fiske work in a department store and live in an East Side tenement. While Ruth is satisfied with her "regular fellow," a mechanic, Helen yearns for fine clothes, wealth, and attention. Ruth marries the mechanic and they struggle for a modest existence. Helen leaves her squalor to be the mistress of wealthy John Ward, despite Ruth's pleas. As the years pass, Helen goes from one man to the next, looking for more luxuries. When James Kellerman, who really loves her, proposes, she laughs at him.

Director: Thomas H. Ince, Raymond B. West
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: New York Motion Picture
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Thomas H. Ince, Raymond B. West
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cup of Life about?
Sisters Helen and Ruth Fiske work in a department store and live in an East Side tenement. While Ruth is satisfied with her "regular fellow," a mechanic, Helen yearns for fine clothes, wealth, and attention. Ruth marries the mechanic and they struggle for a modest existence. Helen leaves her squalor to be the mistress of wealthy John Ward, despite Ruth's pleas. As the years pass, Helen goes from one man to the next, looking for more luxuries. When James Kellerman, who really loves her, proposes, she laughs at him.
Who directed The Cup of Life?
The Cup of Life was directed by Thomas H. Ince, Raymond B. West.
Who stars in The Cup of Life?
The Cup of Life stars Bessie Barriscale, Enid Markey, Charles Ray, Frank Borzage, Arthur Maude, J. Barney Sherry.
How long is The Cup of Life?
The Cup of Life has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Cup of Life?
The Cup of Life is a Drama film.
Where was The Cup of Life produced?
The Cup of Life was produced in United States of America.