The Breaking Point

The Breaking Point (1921)

Drama

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?

Director: Paul Scardon

Casts

	Bessie Barriscale as Ruth Marshall
	Walter McGrail as Richard Janeway
	Ethel Grey Terry as Lucia Deeping
	Eugenie Besserer as Mrs. Janeway
	Pat O'Malley as Phillip Bradley
	Winter Hall as Dr. Hillyer
	Wilfred Lucas as Mortimer Davidson
	Joseph J. Dowling as Mrs. Marshall
	Lydia Knott as Mrs. Marshall
	Irene Yeager as Camilla

Crew