The Adventures of Ruth

1919 film

The Adventures of Ruth

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Directed by| George Marshall
Written by| Gilson Willets
Story by| Ruth Roland
Produced by| Ruth Roland
Starring| Ruth Roland
Herbert Heyes

Production
company

Ruth Roland Serials

Distributed by| Pathé Exchange
Astra Films

Release date

* December 28, 1919 (1919-12-28)

Running time

| 15 episodes
Country| United States
Language| Silent (English intertitles)

The Adventures of Ruth is a 1919 American film serial directed by George Marshall. It is now considered to be a lost film.[1] The serial was advertised as written, produced and directed by Ruth Roland. Roland was the producer, but it was written by Gilson Willets and directed by George Marshall.[2]

## Plot[edit]

As described in a film magazine,[3] Daniel Robin has become mixed up with a band of criminals known as "the 13," and is shot when he refuses to do their bidding. His daughter Ruth (Roland), brought home from boarding school, reaches his bedside before he expires. He tells her that she will be given thirteen keys. Instructions will be provided with each key and, if she follows the instructions, she will eventually fully learn of her birthright. Many adventures then follow as Ruth attempts to solve the puzzle of each key and establish her true birthright.

## Cast[edit]

* Ruth Roland as Ruth Robin
* Herbert Heyes as Bob Wright (credited as Herbert Hayes)
* Thomas G. Lingham as LaFarge, the "Hound"
* William Human as Paul Brighton
* Charles Bennett as Wayman
* Helen Case as Countess Zirka
* Helen Deliane as Melody Morne
* Charles Belcher
* George Larkin

## Episodes[edit]

Newspaper advertisement

1. The Wrong Countess
2. The Celestial Maiden
3. The Bewitching Spy
4. The Stolen Picture
5. The Bank Robbery
6. The Border Fury
7. The Substitute Messenger
8. The Harem Model
9. The Cellar Gangsters
10. The Forged Check
11. The Trap
12. The Vault of Terror
13. Within Hollow Walls
14. The Fighting Chance
15. The Key To Victory

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Adventures of Ruth". silentera.com. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
2. ^ Stedman, Raymond William (1971). "2. The Perils of Success". Serials: Suspense and Drama By Installment. University of Oklahoma Press. pp. 44. ISBN 978-0-8061-0927-5.
3. ^ "Reviews: The Adventures of Ruth". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 9 (27): 119. December 27, 1919.

## External links[edit]

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Pathé Exchange serials

With Wharton, Inc.
(1914–1915)|

* The Perils of Pauline
* The Exploits of Elaine
* The New Exploits of Elaine
* The Romance of Elaine

With Astra Films
(1916–1920)|

* Pearl of the Army
* The Shielding Shadow
* The Fatal Ring
* The Hidden Hand
* The Mystery of the Double Cross
* The Seven Pearls
* Hands Up
* The House of Hate
* Bound and Gagged
* The Lightning Raider
* Terror of the Range
* The Tiger's Trail
* Daredevil Jack
* The Phantom Foe
* Pirate Gold
* The Third Eye
* Trailed by Three

With Ruth Roland Serials
(1919-1924)|

* The Adventures of Ruth
* Ruth of the Rockies
* The Avenging Arrow
* White Eagle
* The Timber Queen
* Haunted Valley
* Ruth of the Range

Pathé Exchange Only
(1921–1929)|

* Double Adventure
* Her Dangerous Path
* The Fortieth Door
* Galloping Hoofs
* Into the Net
* Leatherstocking
* Ten Scars Make a Man
* The Way of a Man
* The Green Archer
* The House Without a Key
* Idaho
* Sunken Silver
* Wild West
* Play Ball
* The Bar C Mystery
* Casey of the Coast Guard
* The Fighting Marine
* Snowed In
* The Crimson Flash
* Hawk of the Hills
* The Masked Menace
* Melting Millions
* On Guard
* Eagle of the Night
* The Man Without a Face
* Mark of the Frog
* The Terrible People
* The Tiger's Shadow
* The Yellow Cameo
* The Black Book
* The Fire Detective
* Queen of the Northwoods

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* A Ridin' Romeo (1921)
* Why Trust Your Husband? (1921)
* Smiles Are Trumps (1922)
* Don Quickshot of the Rio Grande (1923)
* Where is This West? (1923)
* Men in the Raw (1923)
* The Back Trail (1924)
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* Towed in a Hole (1932)
* Ever Since Eve (1934)
* Wild Gold (1934)
* She Learned About Sailors (1934)
* 365 Nights in Hollywood (1934)
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* In Old Kentucky (1935)
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* Hazard (1948)
* Tap Roots (1948)
* My Friend Irma (1949)
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* Never a Dull Moment (1950)
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* The Savage (1952)
* Off Limits (1953)
* Scared Stiff (1953)
* Houdini (1953)
* Money from Home (1953)
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* Duel in the Jungle (1954)
* Destry (1954)
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* The Guns of Fort Petticoat (1957)
* The Sad Sack (1957)
* The Sheepman (1958)
* Imitation General (1958)
* The Mating Game (1959)
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* Cry for Happy (1961)
* The Happy Thieves (1961)
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* Papa's Delicate Condition (1963)
* Dark Purpose (1964)
* Advance to the Rear (1964)
* Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number! (1966)
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* Hook, Line & Sinker (1969)

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