The Breaking Point

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 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?

Cast

Bessie Barriscale

Ruth Marshall

Walter McGrail

Richard Janeway

Ethel Grey Terry

Lucia Deeping

Eugenie Besserer

Mrs. Janeway

Pat O'Malley