Overview

Bill Ruble, whose atheism earns him the dislike of his fellow townspeople, elopes with Mary Norwood. Bill is falsely accused of theft and leaves town, signing up as a deckhand on a ship sailing around the world. A baby is born to Mary in Bill's absence, and she is disowned by friend and neighbor alike. She attempts to drown herself in the river, but an old Negro rescues her. Mary returns home and finds Bill there. He has become a true believer and a member of the church during his travels, and he and Mary are happily reunited.

Top Cast

Charles Emmett Mack

Bill Ruble

Mary Thurman

Mary Norwood

Arthur Donaldson

Dais Norwood

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Walter Merrill

Herbert Norwood

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Walter P. Lewis

Reverend John Banner

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Blanche Davenport

Old Mag

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Charles Shannon

Hoss-Fly Henson

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Jack Burgoyne

Gambler

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Major Alfred Goggins

Uncle Jasper (uncredited)