The Breaking Point
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Scardon
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Lerner, H.H. Van Loan
- Original Title
- The Breaking Point
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- J.L. Frothingham Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Scardon
Mary Lerner, H.H. Van Loan
J.L. Frothingham
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Scardon
Director
H.H. Van Loan
Writer
J.L. Frothingham
Producer
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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?
Who directed The Breaking Point?
The Breaking Point was directed by Paul Scardon.
Who stars in The Breaking Point?
The principal cast of The Breaking Point includes Bessie Barriscale, Walter McGrail, Ethel Grey Terry, Eugenie Besserer, Pat O'Malley.
When was The Breaking Point released and how long is it?
The Breaking Point was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.