Movie Description
The Breaking Point
(1921)Overview
Ruth Marshall's dire financial situation forces her to marry Richard Janeway, a wealthy but drunken playboy who cheats on her. Not only that, but on their honeymoon he hooks up with Lucia, a former girlfriend. Ruth becomes pregnant, but on the night their child is born, Richard decides to attend a wild party; not long afterward he throws her out of their house, threatening to give their child to his mistress. Eventually, Richard's abuse becomes more than Ruth can stand. What will she do?
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Scardon
- Producer : J.L. Frothingham
- Writer : H.H. Van Loan
- Cast : Bessie Barriscale,Walter McGrail,Ethel Grey Terry,Eugenie Besserer,Pat O'Malley,Winter Hall,Wilfred Lucas,Joseph J. Dowling,Lydia Knott,Irene Yeager
Cast
Ruth Marshall
Richard Janeway
Lucia Deeping
Mrs. Janeway
Phillip Bradley
Dr. Hillyer
Mortimer Davidson
Mrs. Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
Camilla
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Facts
Original TitleThe Breaking Point
Status Released
Release Information
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1921-02-14
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesJ.L. Frothingham Productions
Genres
- Drama
