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The Awakening of Ruth

191759mNRMovieDrama

Ruth Hoagland grows up on the Florida Keys with no companion other than her father, a half-witted fisherman who spends most of his time hunting for buried treasure. Vacationing yachtsman Bob Winthrop and Ruth fall in love, but Winthrop…

DirectorEdward H. Griffith
WriterLucien Hubbard

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Cast · Directed by Edward H. Griffith

SMShirley Mason
Shirley Mason
Ruth Hoagland
GF
George J. Forth
Bob Winthrop
JBJoseph Burke
Joseph Burke
Reuben Hoagland
WHWilliam T. Hayes
William T. Hayes
Reverend Josiah Arbuthnot
DHDonald Hall
Donald Hall
Dr. William Strong
SCSally Crute
Sally Crute
Fay Harrington
JSJessie Stevens
Jessie Stevens
Mrs. Greer
EEEdward Elkas
Edward Elkas
Joseph Ulrich
DDDavid Davies
David Davies
Henri Ressori
CL
Carolyn Lee
Rosaline Fothergill

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