The Broken Commandments
Synopsis
Young Nella Babard is alone in her cabin, left there temporarily by her parents who have gone to the city. A pair of escaped convicts, fleeing from the police, come upon the cabin and duck inside. One of the pair, "Sporting Chance" Johnson, was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit and he and Nella find themselves attracted to each other.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Beal
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Ann Baldwin
- Original Title
- The Broken Commandments
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Beal
Ruth Ann Baldwin, John B. Clymer
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Frank Beal
Director
Ruth Ann Baldwin
Screenplay
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What is The Broken Commandments about?
Young Nella Babard is alone in her cabin, left there temporarily by her parents who have gone to the city. A pair of escaped convicts, fleeing from the police, come upon the cabin and duck inside. One of the pair, "Sporting Chance" Johnson, was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit and he and Nella find themselves attracted to each other.
Who directed The Broken Commandments?
The Broken Commandments was directed by Frank Beal.
Who stars in The Broken Commandments?
The principal cast of The Broken Commandments includes Gladys Brockwell, William Scott, Tom Santschi, G. Raymond Nye, Spottiswoode Aitken.
When was The Broken Commandments released and how long is it?
The Broken Commandments was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.