The Mothering Heart
“HERALDED BIOGRAPH ATTRACTION...The Mothering Heart - Tenderly Depicted by LILLIAN GISH”
Synopsis
A young couple struggle to get ahead, the wife always assuaging the troubles of her melancholy husband. As he climbs the ladder of success, he abandons the homely values and begins an affair with a beautiful woman. His wife leaves him, returning to her mother's home where she bears a child. When the husband is abandoned by his lady friend, remorse drives him to find his wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Hazel Hubbard
- Original Title
- The Mothering Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Hazel Hubbard
Billy Bitzer
James Smith
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Producer
James Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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 Mothering Heart
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What is The Mothering Heart about?
A young couple struggle to get ahead, the wife always assuaging the troubles of her melancholy husband. As he climbs the ladder of success, he abandons the homely values and begins an affair with a beautiful woman. His wife leaves him, returning to her mother's home where she bears a child. When the husband is abandoned by his lady friend, remorse drives him to find his wife.
Who directed The Mothering Heart?
The Mothering Heart was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Mothering Heart?
The principal cast of The Mothering Heart includes Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry, Kate Bruce, Adolph Lestina.
When was The Mothering Heart released and how long is it?
The Mothering Heart was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mothering Heart?
The Mothering Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).