Through the Breakers
Watch TrailerA 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 17 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its moral argument through stark contrasts: the glittering emptiness of the ballroom against the solemn stillness of the sickroom, relying on visual storytelling to critique societal neglect.
What lingers after the final frame is a stark, silent admonition about the true cost of vanity and distraction. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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Best viewed in a quiet room, allowing its silent visuals to deliver a powerful emotional impact.
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