Wanted, A Mother
Synopsis
Neglected by her grief-stricken father, a doctor, after the tragic death of his wife, little Eileen Homer changes the wording of her father's ad for a governess to read: "Wanted, a mother." After much melodrama that’s just what she gets.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Knoles
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Tyler Hudson, Julia Burnham
- Original Title
- Wanted, A Mother
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Knoles
Virginia Tyler Hudson, Julia Burnham
William A. Brady
Department Leadership Roster
Virginia Tyler Hudson
Writer
Harley Knoles
Director
William A. Brady
Producer
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What is Wanted, A Mother about?
Neglected by her grief-stricken father, a doctor, after the tragic death of his wife, little Eileen Homer changes the wording of her father's ad for a governess to read: "Wanted, a mother." After much melodrama that’s just what she gets.
Who directed Wanted, A Mother?
Wanted, A Mother was directed by Harley Knoles.
Who stars in Wanted, A Mother?
The principal cast of Wanted, A Mother includes Madge Evans, George MacQuarrie, Gerda Holmes, Alec B. Francis, Lionel Belmore.
When was Wanted, A Mother released and how long is it?
Wanted, A Mother was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.