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In the Watches of the Night

1909 11 min ★ 2.0 Drama

An honest worker, John Whitney, finds himself unemployed and unable to provide for his family. Desperate, he robs a rich man's home and is arrested. One of the police officers is an old friend and accompanies Whitney home to allow a farewell with his wife. Humiliated, Whitney decides to kill himself and his family. The rich man learns of his desperate situation and arrives in time to save the family and drops the charges.

Director: D.W. Griffith

Cast

Frank Powell Frank Powell Henry Brainhard
George Nichols George Nichols John Whitney
Marion Leonard Marion Leonard Mrs. John Whitney
Gladys Egan Gladys Egan The Whitney Child
Mary Pickford Mary Pickford Girl at Henry Brainard's