Daybreak

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Albert Capellani

Writers

Jane Murfin, Jane Cowl, June Mathis

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

7 January 1918

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Emily Stevens

  Edith Frome

• 

  Augustus Phillips

  Dr. David Brett

• 

  Evelyn Brent

  Det. Alma Peterson

• Julian L'Estrange

  Arthur Frome

• Herman Lieb

  Herbert Rankin

• 

  Francis Joyner

  Carl Peterson

• Joseph Daly

  Otway

• Evelyn Axzell

  Meta Thompson