The Mystery of the Empty Room

Ruth and her father stay at an inn run by the malicious Scroogles. The Scroogles rob Ruth's father, throw his seemingly dead body over a cliff, and deny he was ever there when Ruth asks. Ruth seeks help from artist Richard Foster. Together, they find evidence, confront the Scroogles, leading to a struggle where Mr. Scroogles accidentally kills his wife before being shot and dying himself. Ruth and Foster (now engaged) find her father alive but dazed; he recovers, and adopts a mistreated girl from the inn. The traumatic "empty room" incident leaves a lasting impression on Ruth.

Ethel Corcoran

Ruth Harris

Alice Lake

The Slavey

Florence Natol

Mrs. Scroogles

William Dangman

Richard Foster

John Costello

Mr. Harris - Ruth's Father

Roland Osborne

Mr. Scroogles

• Cortland Van DeusenDirector
• Alice A. MethleyStory

Release date

November 30, 1915

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

20m

Genres

Drama

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