(Through the Breakers)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

17 minutes

Year:

1909

Directors:

D.W. Griffith

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Production companies:

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Actors:

Mr. Nostrand

Mrs. Nostrand

The Nostrand's Daughter

The Nurse

The Doctor

Crews:

Writer

Director of Photography

Director