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Sins of Ambition

September 19, 1917

70 minutes

Ivan Abramson

Drama

Overview

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

September 19, 1917

Runtime

70 minutes

Director

Ivan Abramson

Production Companies

Ivan Film Productions

Cast

Wilfred Lucas

Andrew Maxwell

Leah Baird

Laurette Maxwell

James Morrison

Franklin Church

Madlaine Traverse

Violet

Anders Randolf

Charles Prescott

Barbara Castleton

Ruth Maxwell

Edward Lawrence

Jay Church