The Day After (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1909, The Day After is a comedy film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. and Mrs. Hilton throw a New Year's Eve party. They agree not to drink the punch themselves, but as guests begin to arrive their resolve weakens, and soon they are both cavorting drunkenly. Next morning Mr. Hilton, feeling very sick, is conscience-stricken over his drunkenness and his behavior with another woman. He fears to face his wife until he discovers that she feels just as guilty herself.
Who’s in it. The Day After stars Arthur V. Johnson as Mr. Hilton, Blanche Sweet as The New Year, Marion Leonard as Mrs. Hilton and George Nichols as A Friend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Day After has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day After page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day After tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day After (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Day After change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Day After worth watching?
- The Day After holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day After?
- The Day After stars Arthur V. Johnson, Blanche Sweet, Marion Leonard, George Nichols and James Kirkwood.
- When was The Day After released?
- The Day After was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.