Through the Breakers
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 6, 1909
Runtime
0h 17m
Genres
Drama
User Score
42%
Original Title
Through the Breakers
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Director
D.W. Griffith
Description
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.