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The Breaking Point (1921)

1921-02-14 · 1h 10m · EN
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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?

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Paul ScardonDirectorH.H. Van LoanWriter

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Bessie BarriscaleBessie BarriscaleRuth MarshallWalter McGrailWalter McGrailRichard JanewayEthel Grey TerryEthel Grey TerryLucia DeepingEugenie BessererEugenie BessererMrs. JanewayPat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyPhillip BradleyWinter HallWinter HallDr. HillyerWilfred LucasWilfred LucasMortimer DavidsonJoseph J. DowlingJoseph J. DowlingMrs. MarshallLydia KnottLydia KnottMrs. MarshallIrene YeagerIrene YeagerCamilla

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What is The Breaking Point 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?

How long is The Breaking Point?

The Breaking Point has a runtime of 70 minutes.