The Grip of Love

The Grip of Love 1917 Directed by Allen Holubar

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language No Language

Gnere Drama

Production Company Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Release Date 8 May 1917

20 mins