The Breaking Point
1921, English. Directed by Paul Scardon.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 February 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mary Lerner, H.H. Van Loan
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The Breaking Point isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1921. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Breaking Point?
The Breaking Point (1921) was directed by Paul Scardon and stars Bessie Barriscale, Walter McGrail, Ethel Grey Terry.