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In the Watches of the Night

  • 1909
  • TMDB 2.0/10
  • 11m

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.

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Frank PowellHenry Brainhard
  • George NicholsJohn Whitney
  • Marion LeonardMrs. John Whitney
  • Gladys EganThe Whitney Child
  • Mary PickfordGirl at Henry Brainard's

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