Through the Breakers
Synopsis
A society couple, neglect their young daughter in favor of their social life. When the girl becomes seriously ill, the father realizes the errors of his ways and stays home with her, demanding his wife do likewise. She sneaks out to a dance and the child takes a turn for the worse. By the time she returns home the child is dead. After her husband leaves her, the mother realizes her selfishness and begs forgiveness at her daughter's grave.
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Through The Breakers (1909 Original Black & White Film)
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James Kirkwood
Mr. Nostrand
Marion Leonard
Mrs. Nostrand
Adele DeGarde
The Nostrand's Daughter
Kate Bruce
The Nurse
George Nichols
The Doctor
Mary Pickford
An Extra
Linda Arvidson
Donald Crisp
At the Club
Gladys Egan
Robert Harron
At the Club
Arthur V. Johnson
At the Ball / At the Soiree
Florence La Badie
Owen Moore
At the Club
Billy Quirk
At the Ball
Gertrude Robinson
At the Soiree
Mack Sennett
At the Ball / At the Club
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- Through the Breakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Director
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What is Through the Breakers about?
A society couple, neglect their young daughter in favor of their social life. When the girl becomes seriously ill, the father realizes the errors of his ways and stays home with her, demanding his wife do likewise. She sneaks out to a dance and the child takes a turn for the worse. By the time she returns home the child is dead. After her husband leaves her, the mother realizes her selfishness and begs forgiveness at her daughter's grave.
Who directed Through the Breakers?
Through the Breakers was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Through the Breakers?
The principal cast of Through the Breakers includes James Kirkwood, Marion Leonard, Adele DeGarde, Kate Bruce, George Nichols.
When was Through the Breakers released and how long is it?
Through the Breakers was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 17m.