The Expiation
The Expiation
1909, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
William is drawn to Edward's wife, Helen. Sensing his feelings might lead him into an affair, he decides to go away. As he says goodbye to Helen, Edward spies from behind a curtain. Soon afterwards Edward shoots himself, believing Helen can be happier with William. When William returns to convince Helen to become his wife, she refuses, blaming herself for Edward's suicide.
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- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 21 October 1909
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- D.W. Griffith
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The Expiation runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
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The Expiation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1909. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Expiation?
The Expiation (1909) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Owen Moore, Marion Leonard, Arthur V. Johnson.