In the Watches of the Night (1909)

Movie
In the Watches of the Night
NR 11 minOct 25th, 1909
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.
StarringFrank PowellGeorge NicholsMarion Leonard
DirectorD.W. Griffith

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 25th, 1909
Original Language:English
Production Companies:American Mutoscope & Biograph