Through the Breakers 1909 Directed by D.W. Griffith
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.
Language
English
Spoken Language
No Language
Gnere
Drama
Production Company
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Release Date 6 December 1909
17 mins
Cast
James Kirkwood
Mr. Nostrand
Marion Leonard
Mrs. Nostrand
Adele DeGarde
The Nostrand's Daughter
Kate Bruce
The Nurse
George Nichols
The Doctor
Mary Pickford
An Extra
Donald Crisp
At the Club
Robert Harron
At the Club
Arthur V. Johnson
At the Ball / At the Soiree
Owen Moore
At the Club
Billy Quirk
At the Ball
Gertrude Robinson
At the Soiree
Mack Sennett
At the Ball / At the Club
