The Unwelcome Mother
Synopsis
Ellinor, who was unofficially adopted as an orphan by 'Old Peter,' who maintained a lighthouse on a virtually deserted beach, has grown up wild and nearly silent. As she blossoms into full womanhood, she longs to know more about the world. One day a mutinous sailor swims to shore and declares that they are married, after tossing a pair of rings into the sea. He soon flees, but promises to return for her. Wealthy widower George Hudson, the richest man in the nearby port village, also falls for the fascinating, attractive young woman. He convinces her to go to a finishing school for a year and then marry him. They both find that the sea still holds a powerful pull on the soul. Which is stronger: love or the sea's magic spell?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Vincent
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Murillo
- Original Title
- The Unwelcome Mother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Vincent
Mary Murillo
René Guissart
Department Leadership Roster
James Vincent
Director
Mary Murillo
Writer
René Guissart
Director of Photography
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What is The Unwelcome Mother about?
Ellinor, who was unofficially adopted as an orphan by 'Old Peter,' who maintained a lighthouse on a virtually deserted beach, has grown up wild and nearly silent. As she blossoms into full womanhood, she longs to know more about the world. One day a mutinous sailor swims to shore and declares that they are married, after tossing a pair of rings into the sea. He soon flees, but promises to return for her. Wealthy widower George Hudson, the richest man in the nearby port village, also falls for the fascinating, attractive young woman. He convinces her to go to a finishing school for a year and then marry him. They both find that the sea still holds a powerful pull on the soul. Which is stronger: love or the sea's magic spell?
Who directed The Unwelcome Mother?
The Unwelcome Mother was directed by James Vincent.
Who stars in The Unwelcome Mother?
The principal cast of The Unwelcome Mother includes Valda Valkyrien, Violet De Biccari, Walter Law, Frank Evans, John Webb Dillion.
When was The Unwelcome Mother released and how long is it?
The Unwelcome Mother was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.