Mother
“A mother's heart as it has never before been revealed on the screen- the supreme achievement of the greatest of all interpreters!”
Synopsis
When architect Lee Ellis is discharged from his position in a large firm and has difficulty in finding a new job his devoted wife Mary invests in a business for him with a small legacy she had received. Soon they become prosperous allowing son Jerry to get his longed-for car, and daughter Betty to attend private school. Jerry goes a little jazz mad and rebels against his mother's influence. He decides to elope with gold-digging flapper Edna Larkin. Mary, learning of the plan, chases and saves Jerry when his train is wrecked though he sustains a broken leg. Seeing he has been foolish he straightens out and the family is reunited.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Leo Meehan
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Yost
- Original Title
- Mother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Leo Meehan
Dorothy Yost, Kathleen Norris
Department Leadership Roster
James Leo Meehan
Director
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mother.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mother about?
When architect Lee Ellis is discharged from his position in a large firm and has difficulty in finding a new job his devoted wife Mary invests in a business for him with a small legacy she had received. Soon they become prosperous allowing son Jerry to get his longed-for car, and daughter Betty to attend private school. Jerry goes a little jazz mad and rebels against his mother's influence. He decides to elope with gold-digging flapper Edna Larkin. Mary, learning of the plan, chases and saves Jerry when his train is wrecked though he sustains a broken leg. Seeing he has been foolish he straightens out and the family is reunited.
Who directed Mother?
Mother was directed by James Leo Meehan.
Who stars in Mother?
The principal cast of Mother includes Belle Bennett, Crauford Kent, William Bakewell, Joyce Coad, Mabel Julienne Scott.
When was Mother released and how long is it?
Mother was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Mother based on a book or true story?
Mother is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kathleen Norris".