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Daybreak

Jan 7, 1918 · 50m
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Drama

PLOT

Edith Frome (Stevens) finds it impossible to live with her alcoholic husband Arthur (L ‘Estrange), and finally leaves him. After three years she returns but leaves each evening, returning late arousing the suspicion of her husband. Having her followed he soon learns that she visits a child. Suspecting the worst because of her friendship with Dr. David Brett (Phillips), he institutes divorce proceedings. Edith confesses the truth about the child and Arthur, realizing his folly, swears off liquor and they are reunited.

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CAST

Emily Stevens
Edith Frome
Augustus Phillips
Dr. David Brett
Evelyn Brent
Det. Alma Peterson
Julian L'Estrange
Arthur Frome
Herman Lieb
Herbert Rankin
Francis Joyner
Carl Peterson
Joseph Daly
Otway
Evelyn Axzell
Meta Thompson
Directed by Albert Capellani

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Metro Pictures Corporation
Country
US

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