The Day After
Synopsis
Mr. and Mrs. Hilton throw a New Year's Eve party. They agree not to drink the punch themselves, but as guests begin to arrive their resolve weakens, and soon they are both cavorting drunkenly. Next morning Mr. Hilton, feeling very sick, is conscience-stricken over his drunkenness and his behavior with another woman. He fears to face his wife until he discovers that she feels just as guilty herself.
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The Day After (1909 Original Black & White Film)
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Top Cast
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Arthur V. Johnson
Mr. Hilton
Marion Leonard
Mrs. Hilton
Blanche Sweet
The New Year
George Nichols
A Friend
James Kirkwood
Party Guest
Jeanie Macpherson
Party Guest
Mack Sennett
Party Guest
Henry B. Walthall
Party Guest
W. Chrystie Miller
The Old Year
Linda Arvidson
Servant
Henry Lehrman
Party Guest
Anthony O'Sullivan
Party Guest
Paul Scardon
Party Guest (unconfirmed)
Frank Evans
Party Guest
Gertrude Robinson
Party Guest
Dorothy West
Party Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Pickford
- Original Title
- The Day After
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Mary Pickford
Billy Bitzer
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Director
Mary Pickford
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day After
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What is The Day After about?
Mr. and Mrs. Hilton throw a New Year's Eve party. They agree not to drink the punch themselves, but as guests begin to arrive their resolve weakens, and soon they are both cavorting drunkenly. Next morning Mr. Hilton, feeling very sick, is conscience-stricken over his drunkenness and his behavior with another woman. He fears to face his wife until he discovers that she feels just as guilty herself.
Who directed The Day After?
The Day After was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Day After?
The principal cast of The Day After includes Arthur V. Johnson, Marion Leonard, Blanche Sweet, George Nichols, James Kirkwood.
When was The Day After released and how long is it?
The Day After was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 9m.