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The Mothering Heart
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The Mothering Heart

1913-06-21 · 23 min · ★ 5.6

Drama

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.

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Directors
D.W. Griffith
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lillian GishLillian GishThe Wife
Walter MillerWalter MillerThe Husband
Viola BarryThe Other Woman
Kate BruceKate BruceThe Wife's Mother
Adolph LestinaAdolph LestinaThe Doctor
Jennie LeeJennie LeeThe Wash Customer
Charles MurrayCharles MurrayMale Apache Dancer
Gertrude BambrickGertrude BambrickFemale Apache Dancer
William ElmerWilliam ElmerThe Doorman

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