MOVIE · 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.
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In the Watches of the Night
ABOUT
Story
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
Featured cast
Frank PowellHenry Brainhard
George NicholsJohn Whitney
Marion LeonardMrs. John Whitney
Gladys EganThe Whitney Child
Mary PickfordGirl at Henry Brainard'sMORE TO EXPLORE
