Through the Breakers (1909)
17m
Running Time
December 6, 1909Release Date
Plot.
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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Wiki.
The 1909 American silent short film Through the Breakers was directed by D. W. The person is Griffith. The Library of Congress of the United States has a copy of the film.