The Day After (1909)
Mr. and Mrs. Hilton throw a New Year's Eve party. They agree not to drink the punch themselves, but as guests begin to arrive their resolve weakens, and soon they are both cavorting drunkenly. Next morning Mr. Hilton, feeling very sick, is conscience-stricken over his drunkenness and his behavior with another woman. He fears to face his wife until he discovers that she feels just as guilty herself.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: December 30, 1909
Cast
- Arthur V. Johnson - Mr. Hilton
- Blanche Sweet - The New Year
- Marion Leonard - Mrs. Hilton
- George Nichols - A Friend
- James Kirkwood - Party Guest
- Jeanie Macpherson - Party Guest
- Mack Sennett - Party Guest
- Henry B. Walthall - Party Guest
- W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Year
- Linda Arvidson - Servant
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, short film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Day After about?
- Mr. and Mrs. Hilton throw a New Year's Eve party. They agree not to drink the punch themselves, but as guests begin to arrive their resolve weakens, and soon they are both cavorting drunkenly. Next morning Mr. Hilton, feeling very sick, is conscience-stricken over his drunkenness and his behavior with another woman. He fears to face his wife until he discovers that she feels just as guilty herself.
- Who directed The Day After?
- The Day After was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Day After?
- The Day After stars Arthur V. Johnson, Blanche Sweet, Marion Leonard, George Nichols, James Kirkwood, Jeanie Macpherson.
- How long is The Day After?
- The Day After has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Day After?
- The Day After is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Day After produced?
- The Day After was produced in United States of America.