The Eternal Mother (1912)
John and Mary divorce their spouses to marry each other. Mary dies after giving birth and the baby is taken in by John's first wife, Martha. She refuses all contact with John until many years later when he becomes ill and she finally forgives him for deserting her.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 10, 1912
Cast
- Edwin August - John, the Husband
- Blanche Sweet - Martha, the Wife
- Mabel Normand - Mary, the Woman
- Charles Hill Mailes - Mary's Father
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Eternal Mother about?
- John and Mary divorce their spouses to marry each other. Mary dies after giving birth and the baby is taken in by John's first wife, Martha. She refuses all contact with John until many years later when he becomes ill and she finally forgives him for deserting her.
- Who directed The Eternal Mother?
- The Eternal Mother was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Eternal Mother?
- The Eternal Mother stars Edwin August, Blanche Sweet, Mabel Normand, Charles Hill Mailes.
- How long is The Eternal Mother?
- The Eternal Mother has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).