The Grip of Love

1917 · 20 min · Drama

Dr. Spencer sends Lester Jordon to spend a few months in Tennessee for a rest. The school trustees employ Ruth Overholt as teacher for the Sumach Crossroads School. The townspeople suspect Lester is a Revenue Officer and want to get rid of him. When Clem, a man who had argued with Lester is found shot in the woods the news spreads that Clem is responsible. He is carried to the town, with a rope about his neck, to be lynched. Ruth is frantic, but helpless until she can convince the townsfolk of his innocence. Lester is released and with Ruth, he returns to civilization.

Director: Allen Holubar
Writer: Willard Mack
Released: May 8, 1917
Language: English

Cast

Allen Holubar
Lester Jordon
Louise Lovely
Ruth Overholt
Alfred Allen
Dad Burbidge
Ed Brady
Clem Babbitt
Sydney Deane
Maude Emory
Anna Lou
Harry Edmondson
Asa Larkin
Marion Emmons
Bud Larkin

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