The Road to Ruin
"Thrilling! Sensational! It seemed such a beautiful road, such a wonderful road - But it was only the Road to Ruin!"
Originally released in 1928. The Road to Ruin is a drama film. directed by Norton S. Parker. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Helen Foster, Grant Withers, and Florence Turner
Synopsis
A controversial, low-budget drama about the life of a young teenage girl that goes on the "road to ruin." Sally is a 16-year-old New York City teen who, neglected by her parents, takes up smoking and drinking, engages in affairs with a series of older men, gets arrested by the police during a strip poker game, is sent home only to discover later that she's pregnant, and after getting an illegal abortion, the words "The Wages of Sin is Death" inexpliably appear over her bed in fire.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Cliff Broughton Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Road to Ruin about?
A controversial, low-budget drama about the life of a young teenage girl that goes on the "road to ruin." Sally is a 16-year-old New York City teen who, neglected by her parents, takes up smoking a...
Who directed The Road to Ruin?
The Road to Ruin was directed by Norton S. Parker.
How long is The Road to Ruin?
The Road to Ruin has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was The Road to Ruin released?
The Road to Ruin was released on March 23, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Road to Ruin?
The main cast of The Road to Ruin includes Helen Foster, Grant Withers, Florence Turner, Charles Miller, Virginia Roye.