The Breaking Point

Name: The Breaking Point
Director: Paul Scardon
Genre: Drama
Released: 1921-02-14
Duration: 70 min
Cast: Bessie Barriscale, Walter McGrail, Ethel Grey Terry, Eugenie Besserer, Pat O'Malley

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1921 · 70 min · Drama · TMDB 5.0/10

Overview

Ruth Marshall's dire financial situation forces her to marry Richard Janeway, a wealthy but drunken playboy who cheats on her. Not only that, but on their honeymoon he hooks up with Lucia, a former girlfriend. Ruth becomes pregnant, but on the night their child is born, Richard decides to attend a wild party; not long afterward he throws her out of their house, threatening to give their child to his mistress. Eventually, Richard's abuse becomes more than Ruth can stand. What will she do?

Directed by Paul Scardon

Cast

Bessie Barriscale — Ruth Marshall
Walter McGrail — Richard Janeway
Ethel Grey Terry — Lucia Deeping
Eugenie Besserer — Mrs. Janeway
Pat O'Malley — Phillip Bradley