The Eternal Mother
Synopsis
Maris, having married Lynch, a worthless man who deserts her, taking their daughter Felice with him, marries mill owner Dwight Alden after receiving notification that her husband and child are dead. Discovering that Alden employs child labor, Maris, assisted by the village minister, tries to persuade him that this is wrong, but he will tolerate no interference in his business.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Murillo, Sidney McCall, Mary McNeil Fenollosa
- Original Title
- The Eternal Mother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Reicher
Mary Murillo, Sidney McCall, Mary McNeil Fenollosa
George Webber
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Murillo
Writer
Frank Reicher
Director
George Webber
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eternal Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eternal Mother about?
Maris, having married Lynch, a worthless man who deserts her, taking their daughter Felice with him, marries mill owner Dwight Alden after receiving notification that her husband and child are dead. Discovering that Alden employs child labor, Maris, assisted by the village minister, tries to persuade him that this is wrong, but he will tolerate no interference in his business.
Who directed The Eternal Mother?
The Eternal Mother was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in The Eternal Mother?
The principal cast of The Eternal Mother includes Ethel Barrymore, Frank Mills, Jack W. Johnston, Louis Wolheim, Maxine Elliott Hicks.
When was The Eternal Mother released and how long is it?
The Eternal Mother was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Eternal Mother based on a book or true story?
The Eternal Mother is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sidney McCall", Novel: "Mary McNeil Fenollosa".