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The Mothering Heart (1913)

1913-06-21 · 29m · EN
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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.

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D.W. GriffithDirector

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Lillian GishLillian GishThe WifeWalter MillerWalter MillerThe HusbandKate BruceKate BruceThe Wife's MotherViola BarryViola BarryThe Other WomanAdolph LestinaAdolph LestinaThe DoctorJennie LeeJennie LeeThe Wash CustomerCharles MurrayCharles MurrayMale Apache DancerWilliam ElmerWilliam ElmerThe Doorman

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Birth

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBirthDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference260506Actor preference254786 · 197065 · 260473

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What is The Mothering Heart 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.

How long is The Mothering Heart?

The Mothering Heart has a runtime of 29 minutes.