The Clutch of Circumstance

The Clutch of Circumstance (1918) is a drama film directed by Henry Houry.

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.

Cast

Corinne Griffith

Ruth Lawson

Robert Gaillard

John Lawson

Denton Vane

Jack

Estar Banks

Mrs. Lawson

David Herblin

Rudolph Rayburn

Florence Deshon

Lory Williams