Movie Details
Theatrical Release:February 14th, 1921
Original Language:English
Production Companies:J.L. Frothingham Productions
Cast & Crew
M
Mary Lerner
Story
H
H.H. Van Loan
Writer
J
J.L. Frothingham
Producer
R
René Guissart
Cinematography
The Breaking Point (1921)
Plot
Ruth Marshall's dire financial situation forces her to marry Richard Janeway, a wealthy but drunken playboy who cheats on her. Not only that, but on their honeymoon he hooks up with Lucia, a former girlfriend. Ruth becomes pregnant, but on the night their child is born, Richard decides to attend a wild party; not long afterward he throws her out of their house, threatening to give their child to his mistress. Eventually, Richard's abuse becomes more than Ruth can stand. What will she do?
