The Eternal Mother(1917)
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.
The Eternal Mother (1917) is a drama film directed by Frank Reicher, released on November 26, 1917 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Ethel Barrymore, Frank Mills, Jack W. Johnston and Louis Wolheim.
- Director:
- Frank Reicher
- Writers:
- Sidney McCall, Mary Murillo, Mary McNeil Fenollosa
- Cinematographer:
- George Webber
- Production:
- Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Eternal Mother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ethel Barrymore
as Maris
Frank Mills
as Dwight Alden
Jack W. Johnston
as Lynch
Louis Wolheim
as Bucky McGhee (as Louis R. Wolheim)
Maxine Elliott Hicks
as Felice
- Charles Sutton
Charles Sutton
as Minister (as Charles W. Sutton)
Kaj Gynt
as Kate
- J. Van Cortlandt
J. Van Cortlandt
as Butler
- Charles Crompton
Charles Crompton
as Child
Baby Ivy Ward
as Child
Key crew
Directed by Frank Reicher, written by Sidney McCall, Mary Murillo and Mary McNeil Fenollosa.
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The Eternal Mother – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Eternal Mother?
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The main cast of The Eternal Mother (1917) includes Ethel Barrymore, Frank Mills, Jack W. Johnston, Louis Wolheim and Maxine Elliott Hicks. The film was directed by Frank Reicher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Eternal Mother released?
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The Eternal Mother was released on November 26, 1917 and runs for 50m.