Sins of Ambition

Sins of Ambition

1917•1h 10m

Drama

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.

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Production

Ivan Film Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Wilfred Lucas

Wilfred Lucas

Andrew Maxwell

Leah Baird

Leah Baird

Laurette Maxwell

James Morrison

James Morrison

Franklin Church

Madlaine Traverse

Madlaine Traverse

Violet

Anders Randolf

Anders Randolf

Charles Prescott

Barbara Castleton

Barbara Castleton

Ruth Maxwell

Edward Lawrence

Edward Lawrence

Jay Church

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