The Daily Bread (1911)

The Daily Bread (1911) poster

A clerk is unable to keep his wife and family in comfort, and he asks his manager for an increase. But a girl has offered her services to the manager, and as she is willing to accept a smaller wage he engages her instead and tells the man that he can go. The clerk resolves to go to the girl and ask her to give up her place, but she refuses. She discovers he has left his umbrella behind, and finds him just moving, away with his two little children. The girl's heart is touched, and she leads them into the house and warms them at the fire, and writes a letter to the manager, saying she wishes to give up her place, and begging him to take back her predecessor.

Director: Louis Feuillade
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 8 min
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Production: Gaumont
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Daily Bread about?
A clerk is unable to keep his wife and family in comfort, and he asks his manager for an increase. But a girl has offered her services to the manager, and as she is willing to accept a smaller wage he engages her instead and tells the man that he can go. The clerk resolves to go to the girl and ask her to give up her place, but she refuses. She discovers he has left his umbrella behind, and finds him just moving, away with his two little children. The girl's heart is touched, and she leads them into the house and warms them at the fire, and writes a letter to the manager, saying she wishes to give up her place, and begging him to take back her predecessor.
Who directed The Daily Bread?
The Daily Bread was directed by Louis Feuillade.
Who stars in The Daily Bread?
The Daily Bread stars Henri Duval.
How long is The Daily Bread?
The Daily Bread has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is The Daily Bread?
The Daily Bread is a Drama film.
Where was The Daily Bread produced?
The Daily Bread was produced in France.