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

Crew

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