The Mothering Heart - 1913

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.

23min
1913
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.4/10

Cast

Lillian Gish profile pictureLillian GishThe Wife
Walter Miller profile pictureWalter MillerThe Husband
Kate Bruce profile pictureKate BruceThe Wife's Mother
Adolph Lestina profile pictureAdolph LestinaThe Doctor
Jennie Lee profile pictureJennie LeeThe Wash Customer
Charles Murray profile pictureCharles MurrayMale Apache Dancer
William Elmer profile pictureWilliam ElmerThe Doorman

About The Mothering Heart

The Mothering Heart Overview

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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 23min

Extra details

Original Title: The Mothering Heart
Original Language: English
Directed By: D.W. Griffith
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph