Overview
Andrew Maxwell is so intent on creating a universal language that he completely neglects his wife, Laurette, and daughter, Ruth. Laurette decides she wants to return to the stage and is encouraged by Charles Prescott, a former suitor. When Maxwell discovers Laurette and Prescott together, he berates her, and she angrily moves out, taking Ruth along with her.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 46 | December 13, 1940 (69) | |
 | 34 | October 3, 1971 (88) | |
 | 28 | November 15, 1974 (86) | |
 | 42 | January 7, 1964 (88) | |
 | 46 | July 2, 1930 (59) | |
 | 23 | December 23, 1978 (84) | |
 | 51 | February 2, 1937 (70) |