The Broken Locket
Originally released in 1909. The Broken Locket is a drama film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Powell, Mary Pickford, and Kate Bruce
Synopsis
George Peabody is a young man who has been giving free rein to his inclinations, the principal one being drink. One might have concluded he was lost, but there was the chance which the hand of Providence always bestows in the person of pretty little Ruth King, who had secretly loved George since their childhood days. She succeeds in persuading him from his reckless life, and he determines to cut off from his old loose companions by going out West and making a man of himself. Bidding Ruth and her mother good-bye, he realizes that he loves his little preserver and promises to return worthy of her love and confidence. They plight their troth with their first kiss and a heart shaped locket, which Ruth wears, she breaking it in two, giving George one side while she retains the other, which symbolized the reunion of their hearts with his return.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1909
116 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Powell
as George Peabody
Mary Pickford
as Ruth King
Kate Bruce
as Ruth's Mother
Robert Harron
as Outside Company Office
Dell Henderson
Arthur V. Johnson
as Mr. Joplin
James Kirkwood
as At Bar Table
Marion Leonard
as Mexican Woman
Owen Moore
as At Bar Table / Outside Company Office
George Nichols
as Doctor / Outside Company Office
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Broken Locket about?
George Peabody is a young man who has been giving free rein to his inclinations, the principal one being drink. One might have concluded he was lost, but there was the chance which the hand of Prov...
Who directed The Broken Locket?
The Broken Locket was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Broken Locket?
The Broken Locket has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was The Broken Locket released?
The Broken Locket was released on September 16, 1909 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Broken Locket?
The main cast of The Broken Locket includes Frank Powell, Mary Pickford, Kate Bruce, Robert Harron, Dell Henderson.