Daybreak (1918)
Overview
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.
Cast
Emily Stevens
Edith Frome
Augustus Phillips
Dr. David Brett
Evelyn Brent
Det. Alma Peterson
Francis Joyner
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