The Breaking Point (1921)

9.0/10 • 70 min • Drama

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?

Cast

Bessie Barriscale

Walter McGrail

Richard Janeway

Ethel Grey Terry

Eugenie Besserer

Pat O'Malley

Phillip Bradley

Winter Hall

Wilfred Lucas

Mortimer Davidson

Joseph J. Dowling

Lydia Knott

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