Object: Alimony

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1928 · 70 min · Drama · TMDB 7.0/10

Overview

Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.

Directed by Scott R. Dunlap

Cast

• Lois Wilson — Ruth Rutledge
• Hugh Allan — Jimmy Rutledge
• Ethel Grey Terry — Mrs. Carrie Rutledge
• Douglas Gilmore — Renaud Graham
• Roscoe Karns — Al Bryant