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The Ruse (1915): Cast

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The Ruse is a 1915 short action western directed by William H. Clifford, starring William S. Hart as 'Bat' Peters, John Davidson and Gertrude Claire. It runs 23 minutes.

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The Ruse (1915) movie poster
Released
Runtime
23 min
Genres
Action , Western
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ruse About?

The premise of The Ruse without spoilers.

“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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Cast & crew

The Ruse Cast & Characters

William S. Hart leads the cast as 'Bat' Peters, with John Davidson as John Folsom and Gertrude Claire as Mother Grady - Holds May prisoner. Directed by William H. Clifford; 5 actors are credited in all.

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The Ruse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ruse, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ruse?

The Ruse runs 23 minutes.

When was The Ruse released?

The Ruse was released on July 14, 1915.

Who directed The Ruse?

The Ruse was directed by William H. Clifford.

Who is in the cast of The Ruse?

The Ruse stars William S. Hart as 'Bat' Peters, John Davidson as John Folsom and Gertrude Claire as Mother Grady - Holds May prisoner, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Ruse have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ruse has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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