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Daybreak

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Drama

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

07 January 1918

Country

United States of America

Cast

Emily Stevens

Emily Stevens

Edith Frome

Augustus Phillips

Augustus Phillips

Dr. David Brett

Evelyn Brent

Evelyn Brent

Det. Alma Peterson

Julian L'Estrange

Julian L'Estrange

Arthur Frome

Herman Lieb

Herman Lieb

Herbert Rankin

Francis Joyner

Francis Joyner

Carl Peterson

Joseph Daly

Joseph Daly

Otway

Evelyn Axzell

Evelyn Axzell

Meta Thompson

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