The Expiation
1909 | 0m | English
Popularity: 0.5 (history)
| Director: | D.W. Griffith |
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| Writer: | D.W. Griffith |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 21, 1909 |
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| Director: | D.W. Griffith |
| Writer: | D.W. Griffith |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 19, 2026 Entered: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Owen Moore | John Waterbury |
| Marion Leonard | Helen Waterbury - John's Wife |
| Arthur V. Johnson | William Trevor |
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| D.W. Griffith | Writer, Director |
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