In the Watches of the Night

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 25, 1909

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Cast

Frank Powell,George Nichols,Marion Leonard,Gladys Egan,Mary Pickford

Director

D.W. Griffith

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0000910