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In the Watches of the Night

In the Watches of the Night

11m

October 25, 1909 (115 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Frank Powell

Frank Powell

Henry Brainhard

Birthday: May 8, 1887

22 April 10, 1964 (76)
George Nichols

George Nichols

John Whitney

Birthday: October 27, 1864

44 September 20, 1927 (62)
Marion Leonard

Marion Leonard

Mrs. John Whitney

Birthday: June 8, 1881

28 January 9, 1956 (74)
Gladys Egan

Gladys Egan

The Whitney Child

Birthday: May 23, 1900

9 March 8, 1985 (84)
Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

Girl at Henry Brainard's

Birthday: April 7, 1892

17 May 29, 1979 (87)