The Cup of Life - 1915

Sisters Helen and Ruth Fiske work in a department store and live in an East Side tenement. While Ruth is satisfied with her "regular fellow," a mechanic, Helen yearns for fine clothes, wealth, and attention. Ruth marries the mechanic and they struggle for a modest existence. Helen leaves her squalor to be the mistress of wealthy John Ward, despite Ruth's pleas. As the years pass, Helen goes from one man to the next, looking for more luxuries. When James Kellerman, who really loves her, proposes, she laughs at him.

50min
1915
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Enid Markey profile pictureEnid MarkeyRuth Fiske
Charles Ray profile pictureCharles RayJohn Ward
Frank Borzage profile pictureFrank BorzageDick Ralston
J. Barney Sherry profile pictureJ. Barney SherryJames Kellerman
Louise Glaum profile pictureLouise GlaumIrene Bullard

About The Cup of Life

The Cup of Life Overview

Sisters Helen and Ruth Fiske work in a department store and live in an East Side tenement. While Ruth is satisfied with her "regular fellow," a mechanic, Helen yearns for fine clothes, wealth, and attention. Ruth marries the mechanic and they struggle for a modest existence. Helen leaves her squalor to be the mistress of wealthy John Ward, despite Ruth's pleas. As the years pass, Helen goes from one man to the next, looking for more luxuries. When James Kellerman, who really loves her, proposes, she laughs at him.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 50min

Extra details

Original Title: The Cup of Life
Original Language: English
Directed By: Thomas H. Ince
Production Companies
New York Motion Picture