Movie

The Mothering Heart

“HERALDED BIOGRAPH ATTRACTION...The Mothering Heart - Tenderly Depicted by LILLIAN GISH”

★ 5.6(34)191323m

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Good to know

Director: D.W. Griffith
Release date: 1913-06-21
Runtime: 23m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Mutoscope & Biograph

About The Mothering Heart

The Mothering Heart is a 1913 movie in the Drama genre, directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Lillian Gish, Walter Miller and Viola Barry. It has a runtime of 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mothering Heart in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipmarried coupleparenthoodsilent filmnewlywedother womanunfaithful husband

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mothering Heart in France?+

The Mothering Heart is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mothering Heart on Netflix?+

The Mothering Heart is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Mothering Heart?+

The Mothering Heart has a runtime of 23 minutes (23 minutes).

Who stars in The Mothering Heart?+

The Mothering Heart stars Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry, Kate Bruce and Adolph Lestina.

When did The Mothering Heart come out?+

The Mothering Heart is a 1913 movie directed by D.W. Griffith.

What genre is The Mothering Heart?+

The Mothering Heart is Drama film.

Who directed The Mothering Heart?+

The Mothering Heart was directed by D.W. Griffith.