Through the Breakers (1909)

  • NR
  • 12/06/1909 (US)
  • Drama
  • 17m

Overview

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.

Stanner E.V. Taylor

Writer

D.W. Griffith

Director

Cast

James Kirkwood's headshot

James Kirkwood

Mr. Nostrand
Marion Leonard's headshot

Marion Leonard

Mrs. Nostrand
Adele DeGarde's headshot

Adele DeGarde

The Nostrand's Daughter
Kate Bruce's headshot

Kate Bruce

The Nurse
George Nichols's headshot

George Nichols

The Doctor
Mary Pickford's headshot

Mary Pickford

An Extra
Linda Arvidson's headshot

Linda Arvidson

Donald Crisp's headshot

Donald Crisp

At the Club

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