Overview

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.

Cast

Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry, Kate Bruce, Adolph Lestina, Jennie Lee, Charles Murray, Gertrude Bambrick

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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.

When was "The Mothering Heart" released?

The Mothering Heart was released in 1913.

Who stars in "The Mothering Heart"?

The cast includes Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry, Kate Bruce.