Daybreak (1918)
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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.
- Release date
- January 7, 1918
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Emily Stevens as Edith Frome
- Julian L'Estrange as Arthur Frome
- Herman Lieb as Herbert Rankin
- Augustus Phillips as Dr. David Brett
- Francis Joyner as Carl Peterson
- Evelyn Brent as Det. Alma Peterson
- Joseph Daly as Otway
- Evelyn Axzell as Meta Thompson
Crew
- Albert Capellani · Director
- Albert Capellani · Writer
- Jane Cowl · Writer
- June Mathis · Writer
- Jane Murfin · Writer
- David Calcagni · Cinematographer