Poster of The Clutch of Circumstance

The Clutch of Circumstance

Plot: 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
Release Date: Monday, August 26 1918
106 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Corinne GriffithCorinne Griffith
Corinne Griffith was
23 in The Clutch of Circumstance
as 'Ruth Lawson'.
Wed, Nov 21 1894 –
Fri, Jul 13 1979
Portrait of Robert GaillardRobert Gaillard
Robert Gaillard was
49 in The Clutch of Circumstance
as 'John Lawson'.
Sat, Nov 14 1868 –
Wed, Sep 24 1941
Portrait of David HerblinDavid Herblin
David Herblin was
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as 'Rudolph Rayburn'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Florence DeshonFlorence Deshon
Florence Deshon was
25 in The Clutch of Circumstance
as 'Lory Williams'.
Wed, Jul 19 1893 –
Sat, Feb 04 1922
Portrait of Denton VaneDenton Vane
Denton Vane was
28 in The Clutch of Circumstance
as 'Jack'.
Wed, Jan 01 1890 –
Tue, Sep 17 1940
Portrait of Estar BanksEstar Banks
Estar Banks was
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as 'Mrs. Lawson'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Henry HouryHenry Houry
Henry Houry was
44 in The Clutch of Circumstance
as 'Director'
Sun, Aug 02 1874 –
Mon, Mar 13 1972
Portrait of Arthur RossArthur Ross
Arthur Ross was
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as 'Director of Photography'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward J. MontagneEdward J. Montagne
Edward J. Montagne was
33 in The Clutch of Circumstance
as 'Scenario Writer'
Mon, May 18 1885 –
Thu, Sep 15 1932
Portrait of Albert E. SmithAlbert E. Smith
Albert E. Smith was
43 in The Clutch of Circumstance
as 'Presenter'
Fri, Jun 04 1875 –
Fri, Aug 01 1958
Portrait of Leighton OsmunLeighton Osmun
Leighton Osmun was
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as 'Novel'
Unknown Birthday