Mothers Cry
Synopsis
Having raised four children alone, widow Mary Williams still manages to love her eldest son, vicious and sadistic Danny Williams, who has led a life of crime and now returns to inflict his insane behavior on the family household.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Peterson
Mary Williams
Helen Chandler
Beattie Williams
David Manners
Arthur 'Artie' Williams
Edward Woods
Daniel 'Danny' Williams
Evalyn Knapp
Jenny Williams
Sidney Blackmer
Mr. Gerald Hart
Jean Laverty
Sadye Noonan Williams
Pat O'Malley
Frank Williams
Georgie Billings
One of the Williams Children
Richard Bishop
Minor Role
Meredyth Burel
Minor Part
James Donlan
City Editor
Freddie Burke Frederick
Arthur as a Child
Gordon James
Policeman
Edward LeSaint
Warden
Charles Hill Mailes
Mary's Father
Claire McDowell
Mary's Mother
Reginald Pasch
Karl Muller
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Grace Carlisle, Lenore J. Coffee
- Original Score
- David Mendoza
- Original Title
- Mothers Cry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Helen Grace Carlisle, Lenore J. Coffee
David Mendoza
Gilbert Warrenton
Frank Ware
Robert North
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
Robert North
Producer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
David Mendoza
Original Music Composer
Frank Ware
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mothers Cry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mothers Cry about?
Having raised four children alone, widow Mary Williams still manages to love her eldest son, vicious and sadistic Danny Williams, who has led a life of crime and now returns to inflict his insane behavior on the family household.
Who directed Mothers Cry?
Mothers Cry was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in Mothers Cry?
The principal cast of Mothers Cry includes Dorothy Peterson, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Edward Woods, Evalyn Knapp.
When was Mothers Cry released and how long is it?
Mothers Cry was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Mothers Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mothers Cry was composed by David Mendoza.
Is Mothers Cry based on a book or true story?
Mothers Cry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Grace Carlisle".