The Penalty of Intemperance

The Penalty of Intemperance

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 28, 1912

Genres

Drama

Original Title

The Penalty of Intemperance

Production Companies

Kalem Company

Director

Fred Loomis

Description

John comes home intoxicated and his brutal actions compel Kate to seek the protection of the law. He is arrested for cruelty and non-support and sent to the Island. His family becomes destitute, the young girl is sent to a charitable home and Kate and the baby to the hospital on the Island. Later, her health being partially restored, Kate works for her board that she may be near her baby.