Broken Ways
Synopsis
In this story the young wife concerned is called upon to solve a rather momentous question. After separating from her husband, whom she has discovered to be a brute and a criminal, she is about to give herself to another man, believing her husband dead, when he appears before her fleeing from justice. Shall she deliver him to the law or surrender to his claims? She yields in one instance, but not in the other. Then justice intervenes.
Top Cast
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Henry B. Walthall
The Road Agent
Blanche Sweet
The Road Agent's Wife
Harry Carey
The Sheriff
Charles Gorman
Holt-Up Victim
Frank Opperman
Road Agent's Gang Member
Joseph McDermott
Road Agent's Gang Member
Dorothy Gish
In Telegraph Office (uncredited)
Mae Marsh
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- F.P. Bayer
- Original Title
- Broken Ways
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
F.P. Bayer
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
F.P. Bayer
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Ways
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What is Broken Ways about?
In this story the young wife concerned is called upon to solve a rather momentous question. After separating from her husband, whom she has discovered to be a brute and a criminal, she is about to give herself to another man, believing her husband dead, when he appears before her fleeing from justice. Shall she deliver him to the law or surrender to his claims? She yields in one instance, but not in the other. Then justice intervenes.
Who directed Broken Ways?
Broken Ways was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Broken Ways?
The principal cast of Broken Ways includes Henry B. Walthall, Blanche Sweet, Harry Carey, Charles Gorman, Frank Opperman.
When was Broken Ways released and how long is it?
Broken Ways was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broken Ways?
Broken Ways holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).