The young Ruth Travers, left an orphan after the death of her father financially ruined by Mortimer Reynolds, is welcomed at home by Jimmy Carter, a young millionaire who becomes her guardian. Ruth's winsome qualities gradually win Jimmy's heart. Meanwhile at a Charity Ball, Ruth meets Mr. Reynolds, who is contriving to ruin her virtue.
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Viola Dana as Ruth Travers
Edward Earle as Jimmy Carter
Augustus Phillips as Mortimer Reynolds
Robert Brower as Stockbroker
Lena Davril as Edna Morris
T. Tamamoto as Togo
Brad Sutton as Mr. Travers
Nellie Grant as Housekeeper
United States 26 January 1916
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