jury subsequently finds Ruth is not guilty by reason of self-defense and she is freed. Bradley brings Ruth to their home, but Laura feels unworthy of his love and plans to leave with Ruth. Bradley resigns as chaplain and insists that Laura stay. Bradley's employer refuses his resignation due to his noble acts, and Laura begs forgiveness. Cast Sara Adler as Laura Henderson Paul Doucet John W. Dillon Ralf Henderson Mabel Wright Louise Corbin Background and reception The Sins of the Parents was the first film produced by Ivan Abramson, for his newly created Ivan Film Productions. The storyline is based on a Yiddish play titled God's Punishment (Gots shtrof), by Zalmon Libin. Lead actress Sara Adler was a star of the Yiddish theatre and the wife of Jacob Adler, who Abramson had previously managed. The film is one of only two movies in which Sara Adler appeared. The film reportedly opened to large crowds at the Grand Theatre in New York City, with Adler in attendance on opening night. References External links Sins of the Parents at American Film Institute 1914 films American black-and-white films American silent feature films Films directed by Ivan Abramson 1910s American films