The Ruling Power (1915)
Mr. Williams, a stern father and man of wealth, disinherits his son Hugh, for marrying Rose, a seamstress. Twenty years later, although Sose is practically supporting her sick husband, their little store is taken from them and they are obliged to move, with Martha, their daughter, to the tenement district.
Director: Lionel Belmore
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: October 23, 1915
Cast
- L. Rogers Lytton - Mr. Williams - the Father
- Edith Storey - Rose Williams - the Daughter-in-Law
- James Morrison - Hugh Williams - the Son
- Leah Baird
- Maud Milton
- Adele DeGarde - Little Martha Williams
Screenplay
- Frank Mitchell Dazey (Story)
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Lionel Belmore
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ruling Power about?
- Mr. Williams, a stern father and man of wealth, disinherits his son Hugh, for marrying Rose, a seamstress. Twenty years later, although Sose is practically supporting her sick husband, their little store is taken from them and they are obliged to move, with Martha, their daughter, to the tenement district.
- Who directed The Ruling Power?
- The Ruling Power was directed by Lionel Belmore.
- Who stars in The Ruling Power?
- The Ruling Power stars L. Rogers Lytton, Edith Storey, James Morrison, Leah Baird, Maud Milton, Adele DeGarde.
- How long is The Ruling Power?
- The Ruling Power has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Ruling Power?
- The Ruling Power is a Drama film.