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In the Watches of the Night (1909)

Directed by D.W. Griffith

Drama · 11m

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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Cast

Frank Powell Henry Brainhard George Nichols John Whitney Marion Leonard Mrs. John Whitney Gladys Egan The Whitney Child Mary Pickford Girl at Henry Brainard's

Crew

Director
D.W. Griffith

Details

Release date
1909-10-25
Runtime
11m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
American Mutoscope & Biograph