My Baby (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1912, My Baby is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. When the double wedding takes two daughters away from the old man at once, the youngest, now the only one left, in outraged spirit promises never to leave her father, but soon she too is departing for a new home. Then comes a cold hard fact of life. The son-in-law claims his right to make a home alone for his wife. In his bitterness and anger, the father denies them both the house. Several years later the lonely old man meets at the gate a babe in arms. When he learns whose baby it is, heart hunger craves another sight, and sought, brings with it the only natural result.
Who’s in it. My Baby stars Mary Pickford as The Wife, Henry B. Walthall as The Husband, Eldean Steuart as The Baby and W. Chrystie Miller as The Grandfather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, My Baby has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Baby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Baby (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Baby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Baby worth watching?
- My Baby holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Baby?
- My Baby stars Mary Pickford, Henry B. Walthall, Eldean Steuart, W. Chrystie Miller and Alfred Paget.
- When was My Baby released?
- My Baby was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.