Comedy · United States of America · 1917 · 1h 5m

Filling His Own Shoes

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Director

Cast

Bryant Washburn as William Ruggles Hazel Daly as Ruth Downing Rod La Rocque as Dick Downing Lyda Dalzell as Dorothea Westbrooke Virginia Valli as Roxana Helen Ferguson as Rosa

Crew

Will E. Smith — Director of Photography Henry C. Rowland — Novel

Synopsis

Finding himself broke and out of a job in Paris, American William Ruggles joins the Turkish army and is sent to fight in its war in the Balkans. During a particularly hard-fought battle, he rescues a wounded Turkish soldier. Before he dies the Turk, out of gratitude, leaves William his fortune - but with the proviso that he take care of the Turk's three beautiful young wards.

Key Collaborators

Harry Beaumont Director Will E. Smith Director of Photography Henry C. Rowland Novel

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