Through the Breakers (1909)

Poster for Through the Breakers

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
D.W. Griffith
  • Profile picture of James Kirkwood
    Mr. Nostrand James Kirkwood
  • Profile picture of Marion Leonard
    Mrs. Nostrand Marion Leonard
  • Profile picture of Adele DeGarde
    The Nostrand's Daughter Adele DeGarde
  • Profile picture of Kate Bruce
    The Nurse Kate Bruce
  • Profile picture of George Nichols
    The Doctor George Nichols
  • Profile picture of Mary Pickford
    An Extra Mary Pickford
  • Profile picture of Linda Arvidson
    Linda Arvidson
  • Profile picture of Donald Crisp
    At the Club Donald Crisp

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