The Broken Cross(1911)
The Broken Cross Synopsis
Before Tom departs for the city, he becomes engaged to Kate. She gives him half of her broken pendant cross, with the agreement that either can end the engagement by sending his or her half to the other. In a city boarding house, Tom is vamped by a flirtatious manicurist who learns of the agreement and sends Tom half a cross, pretending it is from Kate. Tom realizes he has been tricked and returns to the country and his fiancée.
The Broken Cross (1911) is a romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on April 6, 1911 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Charles West, Florence La Badie, Grace Henderson and Dorothy West.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- Harriet Quimby
- Production:
- Biograph Company
- Status:
- Released
The Broken Cross Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles West
as Tom
Florence La Badie
as Kate
Grace Henderson
as The Landlady
Dorothy West
as The Manicurist
Vivian Prescott
as The Slavey
Claire McDowell
as Kate's Mother
Blanche Sweet
Robert Harron
George Nichols
as The Postman
Dell Henderson
as The Manicurist's Friend
Henry Lehrman
as Boarder
Wilfred Lucas
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by Harriet Quimby.
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The Broken Cross – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Broken Cross?
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The main cast of The Broken Cross (1911) includes Charles West, Florence La Badie, Grace Henderson, Dorothy West and Vivian Prescott. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Broken Cross released?
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The Broken Cross was released on April 6, 1911 and runs for 17m.