Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Grip of Love
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Allen Holubar as Lester Jordon

Allen Holubar

Lester Jordon

Louise Lovely as Ruth Overholt

Louise Lovely

Ruth Overholt

Alfred Allen as Dad Burbidge

Alfred Allen

Dad Burbidge

Ed Brady as Clem Babbitt

Ed Brady

Clem Babbitt

Sydney Deane as

Sydney Deane

Maude Emory as Anna Lou

Maude Emory

Anna Lou

Harry Edmondson as Asa Larkin

Harry Edmondson

Asa Larkin

Marion Emmons as Bud Larkin

Marion Emmons

Bud Larkin

Production Companies

Universal Film Manufacturing Company