Her Unborn Child (1930)
'While youthful, innocent love blossoms between bashful Stew Kennedy and Elizabeth Gilbert, Dorothy Kennedy falls in love with Jack Conover, completely under the domination of his "aunt," who later proves to be his mother. Though he loves Dorothy, Jack resists making a marriage proposal because he thinks he is illegitimate. Meanwhile, Dorothy becomes pregnant, and efforts to inveigle her into an abortion are thwarted by Dr. Remington, the family doctor, who notifies her mother of her condition. When Jack discovers his true parentage, he offers to marry Dorothy; and ultimately she accepts.' (AFI)
Director: Albert Ray, Charles McGrath
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 10, 1930
Cast
- Adele Ronson - Dorothy Kennedy
- Elisha Cook Jr. - Stewart Kennedy
- Frances Underwood - Mrs. Kennedy
- Pauline Drake - "Beth" Gilbert
- Paul Clare - Jack Conover
- Doris Rankin - Helen Conover
- Harry Davenport - Dr. Remington
- Elizabeth Wragge - "Pegs" Kennedy
- Frances Miller - Mandy
Screenplay
- Raymond Hatton (Adaptation)
- Raymond Hatton (Dialogue)
- Fanny Hatton (Adaptation)
- Fanny Hatton (Dialogue)
- Howard McKent Barnes (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Tom Malloy, Irving Browning
Production: Windsor Picture Plays, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds
Keywords
courtship, motherhood, abortion, illegitimacy, parentage, melodrama, small town life, domestic drama
More Films by Director: Albert Ray, Charles McGrath
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Her Unborn Child about?
- 'While youthful, innocent love blossoms between bashful Stew Kennedy and Elizabeth Gilbert, Dorothy Kennedy falls in love with Jack Conover, completely under the domination of his "aunt," who later proves to be his mother. Though he loves Dorothy, Jack resists making a marriage proposal because he thinks he is illegitimate. Meanwhile, Dorothy becomes pregnant, and efforts to inveigle her into an abortion are thwarted by Dr. Remington, the family doctor, who notifies her mother of her condition. When Jack discovers his true parentage, he offers to marry Dorothy; and ultimately she accepts.' (AFI)
- Who directed Her Unborn Child?
- Her Unborn Child was directed by Albert Ray, Charles McGrath.
- Who stars in Her Unborn Child?
- Her Unborn Child stars Adele Ronson, Elisha Cook Jr., Frances Underwood, Pauline Drake, Paul Clare, Doris Rankin.
- How long is Her Unborn Child?
- Her Unborn Child has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Her Unborn Child?
- Her Unborn Child is a Drama film.
- Where was Her Unborn Child produced?
- Her Unborn Child was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Her Unborn Child?
- The themes of Her Unborn Child include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.