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The Mothering Heart (1913): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1913 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1913, The Mothering Heart is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 29 minutes.

What it’s about. A young couple struggle to get ahead, the wife always assuaging the troubles of her melancholy husband. As he climbs the ladder of success, he abandons the homely values and takes up with another woman. His wife leaves him, returning to her mother's home where she bears a child. When the husband is abandoned by his concubine, remorse drives him to find his wife.

Who’s in it. The Mothering Heart stars Lillian Gish as The Wife, Walter Miller as The Husband, Kate Bruce as The Wife's Mother and Viola Barry as The Other Woman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Mothering Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mothering Heart page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mothering Heart tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch The Mothering Heart (1913)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mothering Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Mothering Heart worth watching?
The Mothering Heart holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Mothering Heart?
The Mothering Heart stars Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Kate Bruce, Viola Barry and Adolph Lestina.
When was The Mothering Heart released?
The Mothering Heart was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.