Through the Breakers

Story

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.

Director

D.W. Griffith

Writers

Stanner E.V. Taylor

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

6 December 1909

Ensemble

Cast

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  James Kirkwood

  Mr. Nostrand

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  Marion Leonard

  Mrs. Nostrand

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  Adele DeGarde

  The Nostrand's Daughter

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  Kate Bruce

  The Nurse

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  George Nichols

  The Doctor

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  Mary Pickford

  An Extra

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  Linda Arvidson

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  Donald Crisp

  At the Club

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  Gladys Egan

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  Robert Harron

  At the Club

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  Arthur V. Johnson

  At the Ball / At the Soiree

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  Florence La Badie