Mother Love (1939)

A melodrama about a self-sacrificing mother who, after her husband is struck by lightning, has to raise her three sons and one daughter alone. She buys a small laundry in Vienna and does everything she can to give her children a good life. When one of her employees becomes pregnant by one of her sons, she demands that the two marry. Another son has to leave home after an argument. The third son goes blind. For him, the mother makes her greatest sacrifice: she donates her cornea. Finally, she reconciles with the son who left home and, as a grandmother, can look back on a difficult but fulfilling life.

Director: Gustav Ucicky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
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Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother Love about?
A melodrama about a self-sacrificing mother who, after her husband is struck by lightning, has to raise her three sons and one daughter alone. She buys a small laundry in Vienna and does everything she can to give her children a good life. When one of her employees becomes pregnant by one of her sons, she demands that the two marry. Another son has to leave home after an argument. The third son goes blind. For him, the mother makes her greatest sacrifice: she donates her cornea. Finally, she reconciles with the son who left home and, as a grandmother, can look back on a difficult but fulfilling life.
Who directed Mother Love?
Mother Love was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
Who stars in Mother Love?
Mother Love stars Käthe Dorsch, Paul Hörbiger, Wolf Albach-Retty, Hans Holt, Rudolf Prack, Susi Nicoletti.
How long is Mother Love?
Mother Love has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Mother Love?
Mother Love is a Drama film.
Where was Mother Love produced?
Mother Love was produced in Germany.