United States / Dec 06, 1909
Through the Breakers (1909)
Directed by D.W. Griffith
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17min
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Donald Crisp | At the Club |
| Gladys Egan | |
| Robert Harron | At the Club |
| Arthur V. Johnson | At the Ball / At the Soiree |
| Florence La Badie | |
| Owen Moore | At the Club |
| Billy Quirk | At the Ball |
| Gertrude Robinson | At the Soiree |
| Mack Sennett | At the Ball / At the Club |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Through the Breakers |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | American Mutoscope & Biograph |
| Release date | 6 dicembre 1909 |
| Writer | Stanner E.V. Taylor |
| Cinematography | Billy Bitzer |
| Assistant directors | D.W. Griffith |
| Camera operators | Billy Bitzer |
| Additional photography | Billy Bitzer |
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