Mothers Cry (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Mothers Cry is a drama film directed by Hobart Henley, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Having raised four children alone, widow Mary Williams still manages to love her eldest son, vicious and sadistic Danny Williams, who has led a life of crime and now returns to inflict his insane behavior on the family household.
Who’s in it. Mothers Cry stars Dorothy Peterson as Mary Williams, Helen Chandler as Beattie Williams, David Manners as Arthur 'Artie' Williams and Edward Woods as Daniel 'Danny' Williams, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mothers Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mothers Cry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mothers Cry (1930)?
- In US, Mothers Cry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Mothers Cry?
- Mothers Cry stars Dorothy Peterson, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Edward Woods and Evalyn Knapp.
- When was Mothers Cry released?
- Mothers Cry was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.