The Road to Ruin (1928): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1928 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1928, The Road to Ruin is a drama film directed by Norton S. Parker, running about 41 minutes. “Thrilling! Sensational! It seemed such a beautiful road, such a wonderful road - But it was only the Road to Ruin!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A controversial, low-budget drama about the life of a young teenage girl that goes on the "road to ruin." Sally is a 16-year-old New York City teen who, neglected by her parents, takes up smoking and drinking, engages in affairs with a series of older men, gets arrested by the police during a strip poker game, is sent home only to discover later that she's pregnant, and after getting an illegal abortion, the words "The Wages of Sin is Death" inexpliably appear over her bed in fire.
Who’s in it. The Road to Ruin stars Helen Foster as Sally Canfield, Grant Withers as Don Hughes, Florence Turner as Mrs. Canfield and Charles Miller as Mr. Canfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Road to Ruin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road to Ruin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road to Ruin tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Road to Ruin (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road to Ruin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Road to Ruin worth watching?
- The Road to Ruin holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Road to Ruin?
- The Road to Ruin stars Helen Foster, Grant Withers, Florence Turner, Charles Miller and Virginia Roye.
- When was The Road to Ruin released?
- The Road to Ruin was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.