In the Watches of the Night

D.W. Griffith
1909-10-25


2
11 min

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.

Cast

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