Modern Mothers (1928): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1928 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1928, Modern Mothers is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Adele Dayton, a famous actress, visits her daughter, Mildred, whom she left with relatives as an infant. Her guardians, Mazie and John, permit the visit provided Adele conceals her relationship from Mildred. While Adele is there, she unintentionally attracts the admiration of Mildred's sweetheart, aspiring playwright David Starke, when she helps him sell one of his plays to a Broadway producer. David goes to New York city to open the play, neglecting Mildred. On opening night Mildred visits Adele and finds her in an embrace with David; she upbraids Adele for stealing David's affection from her and returns to her home in Massachusetts. Realizing she has hurt her own daughter, Adele sacrifices her love for David, snubbing him with a cold shoulder, he soon returns to Mildred and they marry.
Who’s in it. Modern Mothers stars Helene Chadwick as Adele Dayton, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as David Starke, Ethel Grey Terry as Mazie and Barbara Kent as Mildred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Modern Mothers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modern Mothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Mothers tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Modern Mothers (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Modern Mothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Modern Mothers worth watching?
- Modern Mothers holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Modern Mothers?
- Modern Mothers stars Helene Chadwick, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ethel Grey Terry, Barbara Kent and Alan Roscoe.
- When was Modern Mothers released?
- Modern Mothers was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.