The Mothering Heart (1913)
HERALDED BIOGRAPH ATTRACTION...The Mothering Heart - Tenderly Depicted by LILLIAN GISH
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 begins an affair with a beautiful woman. His wife leaves him, returning to her mother's home where she bears a child. When the husband is abandoned by his lady friend, remorse drives him to find his wife.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: June 21, 1913
Cast
- Lillian Gish - The Wife
- Walter Miller - The Husband
- Viola Barry - The Other Woman
- Kate Bruce - The Wife's Mother
- Adolph Lestina - The Doctor
- Jennie Lee - The Wash Customer
- Charles Murray - Male Apache Dancer
- Gertrude Bambrick - Female Apache Dancer
- William Elmer - The Doorman
Screenplay
- Hazel Hubbard (Story)
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Editing: James Smith
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt
Keywords
husband wife relationship, married couple, parenthood, silent film, newlywed, other woman, unfaithful husband
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 begins an affair with a beautiful woman. His wife leaves him, returning to her mother's home where she bears a child. When the husband is abandoned by his lady friend, remorse drives him to find his wife.
- Who directed The Mothering Heart?
- The Mothering Heart was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Mothering Heart?
- The Mothering Heart stars Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry, Kate Bruce, Adolph Lestina, Jennie Lee.
- How long is The Mothering Heart?
- The Mothering Heart has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is The Mothering Heart?
- The Mothering Heart is a Drama film.
- Where was The Mothering Heart produced?
- The Mothering Heart was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mothering Heart?
- The themes of The Mothering Heart include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt.