A down-on-his-luck former sailor, Clinton Jones, struggles to make ends meet, while his daughter Ruth pursues her dreams of becoming an actress. After being fired from his job, Clinton's daughter rejects the unwanted advances of Fred Whitmarsh and sets out for New York City, armed with her father's seaman's spyglass to sell, in search of a better life.
The Actress
The extraordinary life of Ruth Gordon, actress and playwright, is showcased in this captivating film.
