The Clutch of Circumstance(1918)
The Clutch of Circumstance Synopsis
Businessman John Lawson is seriously injured in an accident, his wife Ruth travels from their New England village to New York to find a job that will support them both. Ruth works in a sweatshop at first, but then makes it big on Broadway.
The Clutch of Circumstance (1918) is a drama film directed by Henry Houry, released on August 26, 1918 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Corinne Griffith, Robert Gaillard, Denton Vane and Estar Banks.
- Director:
- Henry Houry
- Writers:
- Edward J. Montagne, Leighton Osmun
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Ross
- Production:
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Status:
- Released
The Clutch of Circumstance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Corinne Griffith
as Ruth Lawson
Robert Gaillard
as John Lawson
Denton Vane
as Jack
Estar Banks
as Mrs. Lawson
- David Herblin
David Herblin
as Rudolph Rayburn
- Florence Deshon
Florence Deshon
as Lory Williams
Key crew
Directed by Henry Houry, written by Edward J. Montagne and Leighton Osmun.
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The main cast of The Clutch of Circumstance (1918) includes Corinne Griffith, Robert Gaillard, Denton Vane, Estar Banks and David Herblin. The film was directed by Henry Houry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Clutch of Circumstance released?
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The Clutch of Circumstance was released on August 26, 1918 and runs for 50m.