Maternity (1917)
Because of the loss of three generations of women in her family during childbirth Ellen Locke is frightened to have kids. Frustrated by her decision, her husband John finds himself drawn to his old love, Constance, now a widow with a child who bears her name. After her sister Marion dies in childbirth, Ellen becomes more obsessed, however one day when Ellen is driving little Constance home they have a car accident. An incident in the hospital changes her perspective leading to a reconciliation with John.
Director: John B. O'Brien
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 28, 1917
Cast
- Alice Brady - Ellen Franklin
- John Bowers - David Gordon
- David Powell - John Locke
- Herbert Barrington - Henry Franklin
- Stanhope Wheatcroft - Dan Miller
- Julia Stuart - Amelia
- Madge Evans - Constance
- Marie Chambers - Louise Randall
- Florence Crane - Marion Franklin
- Charles Duncan - Joseph Randall
Screenplay
- Shannon Fife (Screenplay)
- Shannon Fife (Story)
Cinematography: Harry B. Harris
Production: World Film
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: John B. O'Brien
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maternity about?
- Because of the loss of three generations of women in her family during childbirth Ellen Locke is frightened to have kids. Frustrated by her decision, her husband John finds himself drawn to his old love, Constance, now a widow with a child who bears her name. After her sister Marion dies in childbirth, Ellen becomes more obsessed, however one day when Ellen is driving little Constance home they have a car accident. An incident in the hospital changes her perspective leading to a reconciliation with John.
- Who directed Maternity?
- Maternity was directed by John B. O'Brien.
- Who stars in Maternity?
- Maternity stars Alice Brady, John Bowers, David Powell, Herbert Barrington, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Julia Stuart.
- How long is Maternity?
- Maternity has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Maternity?
- Maternity is a Drama film.
- Where was Maternity produced?
- Maternity was produced in United States of America.