In the Watches of the Night
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In the Watches of the Night1909
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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.
DirectorD.W. GriffithStudioAmerican Mutoscope & Biograph
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Frank PowellHenry Brainhard | Henry Brainhard |
 George NicholsJohn Whitney | John Whitney |
 Marion LeonardMrs. John Whitney | Mrs. John Whitney |
 Gladys EganThe Whitney Child | The Whitney Child |
 Mary PickfordGirl at Henry Brainard's | Girl at Henry Brainard's |