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Through the Breakers (1909)

1909-12-06 · 17m · EN
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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.

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D.W. GriffithDirectorStanner E.V. TaylorWriter

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James KirkwoodJames KirkwoodMr. NostrandMarion LeonardMarion LeonardMrs. NostrandAdele DeGardeAdele DeGardeThe Nostrand's DaughterKate BruceKate BruceThe NurseGeorge NicholsGeorge NicholsThe DoctorMary PickfordMary PickfordAn ExtraLinda ArvidsonLinda ArvidsonDonald CrispDonald CrispAt the ClubGladys EganGladys EganArthur V. JohnsonArthur V. JohnsonAt the Ball / At the SoireeRobert HarronRobert HarronAt the ClubFlorence La BadieFlorence La Badie

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What is Through the Breakers about?

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.

How long is Through the Breakers?

Through the Breakers has a runtime of 17 minutes.