The Broken Locket (1909)
George Peabody is a young man who has been giving free rein to his inclinations, the principal one being drink. One might have concluded he was lost, but there was the chance which the hand of Providence always bestows in the person of pretty little Ruth King, who had secretly loved George since their childhood days. She succeeds in persuading him from his reckless life, and he determines to cut off from his old loose companions by going out West and making a man of himself. Bidding Ruth and her mother good-bye, he realizes that he loves his little preserver and promises to return worthy of her love and confidence. They plight their troth with their first kiss and a heart shaped locket, which Ruth wears, she breaking it in two, giving George one side while she retains the other, which symbolized the reunion of their hearts with his return.
Cast
- Frank Powell - George Peabody
- Mary Pickford - Ruth King
- Kate Bruce - Ruth's Mother
- Robert Harron - Outside Company Office
- Dell Henderson
- Arthur V. Johnson - Mr. Joplin
- James Kirkwood - At Bar Table
- Marion Leonard - Mexican Woman
- Owen Moore - At Bar Table / Outside Company Office
- George Nichols - Doctor / Outside Company Office
Screenplay
Trailer
The Broken Locket TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Broken Locket about?
- George Peabody is a young man who has been giving free rein to his inclinations, the principal one being drink. One might have concluded he was lost, but there was the chance which the hand of Providence always bestows in the person of pretty little Ruth King, who had secretly loved George since their childhood days. She succeeds in persuading him from his reckless life, and he determines to cut off from his old loose companions by going out West and making a man of himself. Bidding Ruth and her mother good-bye, he realizes that he loves his little preserver and promises to return worthy of her love and confidence. They plight their troth with their first kiss and a heart shaped locket, which Ruth wears, she breaking it in two, giving George one side while she retains the other, which symbolized the reunion of their hearts with his return.
- Who directed The Broken Locket?
- The Broken Locket was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Broken Locket?
- The Broken Locket stars Frank Powell, Mary Pickford, Kate Bruce, Robert Harron, Dell Henderson, Arthur V. Johnson.
- How long is The Broken Locket?
- The Broken Locket has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Broken Locket?
- The Broken Locket is a Drama film.
- Where was The Broken Locket produced?
- The Broken Locket was produced in United States of America.