The Mother and the Law
Synopsis
A re-edited version of the fourth episode of Intolerance (1916); two youth are made homeless by a strike, and struggle valiantly to survive their desolate situation, which worsens as reform-minded citizens remove the couple's child from their care and the young father is falsely accused and convicted of murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Mother and the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Screenplay
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mother and the Law
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What is The Mother and the Law about?
A re-edited version of the fourth episode of Intolerance (1916); two youth are made homeless by a strike, and struggle valiantly to survive their desolate situation, which worsens as reform-minded citizens remove the couple's child from their care and the young father is falsely accused and convicted of murder.
Who directed The Mother and the Law?
The Mother and the Law was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Mother and the Law?
The principal cast of The Mother and the Law includes Mae Marsh, Robert Harron, Miriam Cooper, Vera Lewis, Sam De Grasse.
When was The Mother and the Law released and how long is it?
The Mother and the Law was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.