The Breaking Point_
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?
Starring
Bessie Barriscale, Walter McGrail, Ethel Grey Terry
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Breaking Point was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
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 ho...
The Breaking Point is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 10m.
CAST (10)
Bessie Barriscale
Ruth Marshall
Walter McGrail
Richard Janeway
Ethel Grey Terry
Lucia Deeping
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Janeway
Pat O'Malley
Phillip Bradley
Winter Hall
Dr. Hillyer
Wilfred Lucas
Mortimer Davidson
Joseph J. Dowling
Mrs. Marshall
Lydia Knott
Mrs. Marshall
IY
Irene Yeager
Camilla
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What is The Breaking Point about?
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?
How long is The Breaking Point?
The Breaking Point has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Breaking Point?
The cast of The Breaking Point includes Bessie Barriscale, Walter McGrail, Ethel Grey Terry, Eugenie Besserer, Pat O'Malley.
GENRES (1)
Drama
