The Great Ruby

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The Great Ruby
Directed by Barry O'Neil
Written by Clay M. Greene
Based onthe play, The Great Ruby
by Cecil Raleigh
Henry Hamilton
Starring Beatrice Morgan
Octavia Handworth
Eleanor Barry
CinematographyFred Chaston
Production
company
Lubin Mfg Co.
Distributed by V-L-S-E, Inc.
Release date
  • September 10, 1915 (1915-09-10)(US) [1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Great Ruby is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Barry O'Neil, based on the play of the same name by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. The film stars Beatrice Morgan, Octavia Handworth, and Eleanor Barry.

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References

  1. "The Great Ruby". American Film Institute. Retrieved December 27, 2020.