Bread Upon the Waters
“"The inevitable follows."”
Synopsis
Tim Clancy, an ex-convict, on the day of his release, returns home and is welcomed by his mother and sweetheart. He decides to turn over a new leaf. He applies and secures work at the Ganes shoe factory. Here he is recognized by a detective and when his record is made known to the management he is discharged. The inevitable follows.
Top Cast
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Lafe McKee
Mr. James Preston
Lillian Leighton
Mrs. James Preston
Vera Hamilton
Tim Clancey's Wife
W.P. Foote
Tim Clancey - the Ex-Convict
Frances Osman
Ivy Preston
Lurice Woodburn
Mamie Miller
Tommy Sheehan
Mugsy McQuirk
Julia Griffin
Sally Fewer
Mac Barnes
Big Bill Quinn
Julius Frankenburg
Rollie Walsh
Walter Roberts
John Moody
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Eagle
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Edward Hungerford
- Original Title
- Bread Upon the Waters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Eagle
J. Edward Hungerford
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Eagle
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bread Upon the Waters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bread Upon the Waters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bread Upon the Waters about?
Tim Clancy, an ex-convict, on the day of his release, returns home and is welcomed by his mother and sweetheart. He decides to turn over a new leaf. He applies and secures work at the Ganes shoe factory. Here he is recognized by a detective and when his record is made known to the management he is discharged. The inevitable follows.
Who directed Bread Upon the Waters?
Bread Upon the Waters was directed by Oscar Eagle.
Who stars in Bread Upon the Waters?
The principal cast of Bread Upon the Waters includes Lafe McKee, Lillian Leighton, Vera Hamilton, W.P. Foote, Frances Osman.
When was Bread Upon the Waters released and how long is it?
Bread Upon the Waters was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bread Upon the Waters?
Bread Upon the Waters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).