In the Watches of the Night
An honest worker, John Whitney, finds himself unemployed and unable to provide for his family. Desperate, he robs a rich man's home and is arrested. One of the police officers is an old friend and accompanies Whitney home to allow a farewell with his wife. Humiliated, Whitney decides to kill himself and his family. The rich man learns of his desperate situation and arrives in time to save the family and drops the charges.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its drama through stark social contrasts, relying on a moral dilemma and palpable desperation. It explores the limits of human dignity when faced with destitution.
What lingers after viewing is a tense narrative of mercy and circumstantial cruelty, where redemption arrives at the final moment. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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