Daybreak (1918)
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:
Albert Capellani, June Mathis.
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Emily Stevens as Edith Frome |
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Augustus Phillips as Dr. David Brett |
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Evelyn Brent as Det. Alma Peterson |
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Julian L'Estrange as Arthur Frome |
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Herman Lieb as Herbert Rankin |
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Francis Joyner as Carl Peterson |
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Joseph Daly as Otway |
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Evelyn Axzell as Meta Thompson |
| Directing | Albert Capellani | Director |
| Writing | Albert Capellani | Screenplay |
| Writing | Jane Murfin | Theatre Play |
| Writing | June Mathis | Screenplay |
| Writing | Jane Cowl | Theatre Play |
| Crew | David Calcagni | Cinematography |
| Crew | Maxwell Karger | Supervisor of Production Resources |
