The Breaking Point (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1921, The Breaking Point is a drama film directed by Paul Scardon, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Ruth Marshall's dire financial situation forces her to marry Richard Janeway, a wealthy but drunken playboy who cheats on her. Not only that, but on their honeymoon he hooks up with Lucia, a former girlfriend. Ruth becomes pregnant, but on the night their child is born, Richard decides to attend a wild party; not long afterward he throws her out of their house, threatening to give their child to his mistress. Eventually, Richard's abuse becomes more than Ruth can stand. What will she do?
Who’s in it. The Breaking Point stars Bessie Barriscale as Ruth Marshall, Walter McGrail as Richard Janeway, Ethel Grey Terry as Lucia Deeping and Eugenie Besserer as Mrs. Janeway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Breaking Point sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Breaking Point page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Breaking Point tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Breaking Point (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Breaking Point change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Breaking Point worth watching?
- The Breaking Point holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Breaking Point?
- The Breaking Point stars Bessie Barriscale, Walter McGrail, Ethel Grey Terry, Eugenie Besserer and Pat O'Malley.
- When was The Breaking Point released?
- The Breaking Point was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.