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Through the Breakers

1909 17 minutes
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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.

Released

6th December 1909

116 years ago

Runtime

17 minutes

Finishes at 9:37pm

Ratings and awards

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    4.8/10

  • TMDb Logo

    42%

  • FilmFlow Logo

    45%

Directed by

D.W. Griffith

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Written by

Stanner E.V. Taylor

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