The Ruse(1915)
The Ruse Synopsis
"Bat" Peters, reformed gunfighter turned prospector, travels to Chicago to collect on a business deal with a mine promoter who turns out to be crooked.
The Ruse (1915) is a action and western film directed by William S. Hart, released on July 14, 1915 with a runtime of 23m. It stars William S. Hart, Clara Williams, John Davidson and Fanny Midgley.
- Director:
- William S. Hart
- Writers:
- A.R. Johnson, C. Gardner Sullivan, Thomas H. Ince
- Production:
- Broncho Film Company, New York Motion Picture
- Status:
- Released
The Ruse Cast & Crew
Main cast
William S. Hart
as 'Bat' Peters
Clara Williams
as May Dawson
John Davidson
as John Folsom
Fanny Midgley
as Mrs. Dawson
Gertrude Claire
as Mother Grady - Holds May prisoner
Key crew
Directed by William S. Hart, written by A.R. Johnson, C. Gardner Sullivan and Thomas H. Ince.
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The Ruse – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ruse?
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The main cast of The Ruse (1915) includes William S. Hart, Clara Williams, John Davidson, Fanny Midgley and Gertrude Claire. The film was directed by William S. Hart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ruse released?
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The Ruse was released on July 14, 1915 and runs for 23m.