The Expiation(1909)
The Expiation Synopsis
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.
The Expiation (1909) is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on October 21, 1909 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Owen Moore, Marion Leonard and Arthur V. Johnson. Viewers rate it 2.8 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Production:
- Biograph Company
- Status:
- Released
The Expiation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Owen Moore
as John Waterbury
Marion Leonard
as Helen Waterbury - John's Wife
Arthur V. Johnson
as William Trevor
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by D.W. Griffith.
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The Expiation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.8/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Expiation – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Expiation?
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The main cast of The Expiation (1909) includes Owen Moore, Marion Leonard and Arthur V. Johnson. 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 Expiation released?
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The Expiation was released on October 21, 1909 and runs for 12m.
Is The Expiation worth watching?
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The Expiation (1909) holds an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.