The Mother and the Law(1919)
The Mother and the Law Synopsis
A re-edited version of the fourth episode of Intolerance (1916); two youth are made homeless by a strike, and struggle valiantly to survive their desolate situation, which worsens as reform-minded citizens remove the couple's child from their care and the young father is falsely accused and convicted of murder.
The Mother and the Law (1919) is a drama and crime film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on August 18, 1919 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Mae Marsh, Robert Harron, Miriam Cooper and Vera Lewis. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- D.W. Griffith, D.W. Griffith
- Producers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- D.W. Griffith Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Mother and the Law Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mae Marsh
as The Little Dear One
Robert Harron
as The Boy
Miriam Cooper
as The Friendly One
Vera Lewis
as Miss Mary Jenkins
Sam De Grasse
as Arthur Jenkins
Clyde E. Hopkins
as Jenkins' Secretary
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by D.W. Griffith and D.W. Griffith, produced by D.W. Griffith.
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The Mother and the Law Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Mother and the Law – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mother and the Law online?
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The Mother and the Law (1919) is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mother and the Law?
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The main cast of The Mother and the Law (1919) includes Mae Marsh, Robert Harron, Miriam Cooper, Vera Lewis and Sam De Grasse. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mother and the Law released?
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The Mother and the Law was released on August 18, 1919 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Mother and the Law worth watching?
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The Mother and the Law (1919) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.