Daybreak (1918)

Daybreak

1918

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Albert Capellani

Cast

Augustus Phillips as Dr. David Brett

Emily Stevens as Edith Frome

Evelyn Axzell as Meta Thompson

Evelyn Brent as Det. Alma Peterson

Francis Joyner as Carl Peterson

Herman Lieb as Herbert Rankin

Joseph Daly as Otway

Julian L'Estrange as Arthur Frome