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  2. The Sorrowful Example

The Sorrowful Example

1911
18m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1911

Runtime

18m

Storyline

The little family of husband, wife and infant child are just existing, the wife toiling to make ends meet, while the husband is a worthless scamp. The wife manages to set aside a little of her meager earnings to save for the child's future, which is her sole thought. The husband has tried to get this money, but the wife guards it carefully.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
18m
Aug 14, 1911
Languages
No Language
Director
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Production
Biograph Company
Biograph Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Wilfred Lucas

Wilfred Lucas

The Husband

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

The Wife

Baden Powell

The Child

Florence La Badie

Florence La Badie

Alfred Paget

Alfred Paget

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