Drama · United States of America · 1917 · 1h 10m

Sins of Ambition

Director

Cast

Wilfred Lucas as Andrew Maxwell Leah Baird as Laurette Maxwell James Morrison as Franklin Church Madlaine Traverse as Violet Anders Randolf as Charles Prescott Barbara Castleton as Ruth Maxwell

Crew

Ivan Abramson — Writer

Synopsis

Andrew Maxwell is so intent on creating a universal language that he completely neglects his wife, Laurette, and daughter, Ruth. Laurette decides she wants to return to the stage and is encouraged by Charles Prescott, a former suitor. When Maxwell discovers Laurette and Prescott together, he berates her, and she angrily moves out, taking Ruth along with her.

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

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