
A society couple, neglect their young daughter in favor of their social life. When the girl becomes seriously ill, the father realizes the errors of his ways and stays home with her, demanding his wife do likewise. She sneaks out to a dance and the child takes a turn for the worse. By the time she returns home the child is dead. After her husband leaves her, the mother realizes her selfishness and begs forgiveness at her daughter's grave.
Directed by D.W. Griffith
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TrailerThrough The Breakers (1909 Original Black & White Film)
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Cast

James Kirkwood
Mr. Nostrand

Marion Leonard
Mrs. Nostrand

Adele DeGarde
The Nostrand's Daughter

Kate Bruce
The Nurse

George Nichols
The Doctor

Mary Pickford
An Extra

Linda Arvidson

Donald Crisp
At the Club

Gladys Egan

Robert Harron
At the Club

Arthur V. Johnson
At the Ball / At the Soiree

Florence La Badie

Owen Moore
At the Club

Billy Quirk
At the Ball
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