Daybreak

Daybreak

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 7, 1918

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

Daybreak

Production Companies

Metro Pictures Corporation

Director

Albert Capellani

Description

Edith Frome (Stevens) finds it impossible to live with her alcoholic husband Arthur (L ‘Estrange), and finally leaves him. After three years she returns but leaves each evening, returning late arousing the suspicion of her husband. Having her followed he soon learns that she visits a child. Suspecting the worst because of her friendship with Dr. David Brett (Phillips), he institutes divorce proceedings. Edith confesses the truth about the child and Arthur, realizing his folly, swears off liquor and they are reunited.