TMDb Rating
4.2/10
2 verified votes
Through the Breakers (1909)
Drama
17 min
Plot Summary
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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Keywords to include
DramaD.W. GriffithJames KirkwoodMarion Leonard1909
Director
D.W. Griffith
Top Cast
James KirkwoodMarion LeonardAdele DeGardeKate BruceGeorge Nichols
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