The Soul Master

The Soul Master 1917 Directed by Marguerite Bertsch

Deserted by his wife Arline, who absconds with their baby daughter Ruth as well, Robert Travers loses all faith in women. Years later, Travers, now known as the man without a soul, is the owner of a chain of department stores in which young Ruth Carroll is employed as a ribbon clerk. Finding himself strangely attracted to the girl, he takes a fatherly interest in her and offers Ruth a position in his office. Laura Wilson, who wants Travers for herself becomes jealous and tries to lure the girl away but Travers comes to realize she is his own daughter.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language No Language

Gnere Drama

Production Company Vitagraph Company of America

Release Date 28 May 1917

50 mins