The Ruling Passion
Drama
Claire Sherlock travels to India to become her aunt's ward after her mother's death in England. Soon after marrying a British officer, Claire comes to the attention of Ram Singh, the Rajah of Mawar, and when she refuses his advanc...
Director
James C. McKay
Writers
N/A
Stars
William E. Shay, Claire Whitney, Harry Burkhardt
Release Date
January 30, 1916
Language
None, English
Country
United States
🎭 Top Cast
William E. Shay
as Ram Singh - The Rajah of Mawar
Claire Whitney
as Claire Sherlock
Harry Burkhardt
as Harvey Walcott
👤
Edward Boring
as Ramlaal
👤
Thelma Parker
as Nadia
Florence Deshon
as Blanche Walcott
Stephen Grattan
as Governor of Raj Putana
👤
Katherine Gilbert
as Undetermined Role
👤
Violet Rockwell
as Undetermined Role
👤
Augustus Balfour
as Undetermined Role
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Kingston, Jamaica
Production
Fox Film Corporation
🏷️ Keywords
hypnotismindiarevolution
🎯 Categories
Drama
💡 Did You Know?
The Ruling Passion (1916) is a lost silent film.
📖 Synopsis
Claire Sherlock travels to India to become her aunt's ward after her mother's death in England. Soon after marrying a British officer, Claire comes to the attention of Ram Singh, the Rajah of Mawar, and when she refuses his advanc...