(The Mystery of the Empty Room)

Content: Ruth and her father stay at an inn run by the malicious Scroogles. The Scroogles rob Ruth's father, throw his seemingly dead body over a cliff, and deny he was ever there when Ruth asks. Ruth seeks help from artist Richard Foster. Together, they find evidence, confront the Scroogles, leading to a struggle where Mr. Scroogles accidentally kills his wife before being shot and dying himself. Ruth and Foster (now engaged) find her father alive but dazed; he recovers, and adopts a mistreated girl from the inn. The traumatic "empty room" incident leaves a lasting impression on Ruth.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

20 minutes

Year:

1915

Directors:

Cortland Van Deusen

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Production companies:

Vitagraph Company of America

Actors:

Ruth Harris

The Slavey

Mrs. Scroogles

Richard Foster

Mr. Harris - Ruth's Father

Crews:

Director

Story