Daybreak
Sign in to save1918 American silent drama film directed by Albert Capellani
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9.0Edith 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.
Released: 1918-01-0750 minDir: Albert CapellaniDrama
Cast
- Emily Stevens as Edith Frome
- Augustus Phillips as Dr. David Brett
- Evelyn Brent as Det. Alma Peterson
- Julian L'Estrange as Arthur Frome
- Herman Lieb as Herbert Rankin
- Francis Joyner as Carl Peterson
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Key dates
- Published
- 1 January 1918
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- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- silent film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Director
- Albert Capellani
- Screenwriter
- June Mathis
- Cast member
- Evelyn Brent
- Producer
- Maxwell Karger
- Image
- Daybreak-1918-newspaperad.jpg
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1918 American films1918 drama films1918 English-language films1918 films1918 lost filmsAmerican black-and-white filmsAmerican silent feature filmsEnglish-language drama filmsFilms based on works by Jane CowlFilms based on works by Jane MurfinFilms directed by Albert CapellaniLost American silent drama films