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The Ruse

The Ruse

19150h 23m

Overview

"Bat" Peters, reformed gunfighter turned prospector, travels to Chicago to collect on a business deal with a mine promoter who turns out to be crooked.

Directed by William S. Hart
Written by C. Gardner Sullivan, J.G. Hawks, Thomas H. Ince
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Top Cast

William S. Hart

William S. Hart

'Bat' Peters

Clara Williams

Clara Williams

May Dawson

John Davidson

John Davidson

John Folsom

Fanny Midgley

Fanny Midgley

Mrs. Dawson

Gertrude Claire

Gertrude Claire

Mother Grady - Holds May prisoner

About The Ruse

The Ruse is a action, western film released in 1915. Directed by William S. Hart, it stars William S. Hart, Clara Williams, John Davidson. "Bat" Peters, reformed gunfighter turned prospector, travels to Chicago to collect on a business deal with a mine promoter who turns out to be crooked.

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