Through the Breakers (1909)
A society couple, neglect their young daughter in favor of their social life. When the girl becomes seriously ill, the father realizes the errors of his ways and stays home with her, demanding his wife do likewise. She sneaks out to a dance and the child takes a turn for the worse. By the time she returns home the child is dead. After her husband leaves her, the mother realizes her selfishness and begs forgiveness at her daughter's grave.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: December 6, 1909
Cast
- James Kirkwood - Mr. Nostrand
- Marion Leonard - Mrs. Nostrand
- Adele DeGarde - The Nostrand's Daughter
- Kate Bruce - The Nurse
- George Nichols - The Doctor
- Mary Pickford - An Extra
- Linda Arvidson
- Donald Crisp - At the Club
- Gladys Egan
- Robert Harron - At the Club
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Through the Breakers about?
- A society couple, neglect their young daughter in favor of their social life. When the girl becomes seriously ill, the father realizes the errors of his ways and stays home with her, demanding his wife do likewise. She sneaks out to a dance and the child takes a turn for the worse. By the time she returns home the child is dead. After her husband leaves her, the mother realizes her selfishness and begs forgiveness at her daughter's grave.
- Who directed Through the Breakers?
- Through the Breakers was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Through the Breakers?
- Through the Breakers stars James Kirkwood, Marion Leonard, Adele DeGarde, Kate Bruce, George Nichols, Mary Pickford.
- How long is Through the Breakers?
- Through the Breakers has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Through the Breakers?
- Through the Breakers is a Drama film.
- Where was Through the Breakers produced?
- Through the Breakers was produced in United States of America.