In the Watches of the Night

In the Watches of the Night

11 mins | Oct. 25, 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.

In the Watches of the Night

11 mins | Oct. 25, 1909

In the Watches of the Night
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.
Producers American Mutoscope & Biograph
Original title In the Watches of the Night
Directors D.W. Griffith
Writers

Cast

Frank Powell

as Henry Brainhard

George Nichols

as John Whitney

Marion Leonard

as Mrs. John Whitney

Gladys Egan

as The Whitney Child

Mary Pickford

as Girl at Henry Brainard's