The Mothering Heart(1913)
HERALDED BIOGRAPH ATTRACTION...The Mothering Heart - Tenderly Depicted by LILLIAN GISH
The Mothering Heart 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.
The Mothering Heart (1913) is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on June 21, 1913 with a runtime of 23m. It stars Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry and Kate Bruce. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- Hazel Hubbard
- Producers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Status:
- Released
The Mothering Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lillian Gish
as The Wife
Walter Miller
as The Husband
- Viola Barry
Viola Barry
as The Other Woman
Kate Bruce
as The Wife's Mother
Adolph Lestina
as The Doctor
Jennie Lee
as The Wash Customer
Charles Murray
as Male Apache Dancer
Gertrude Bambrick
as Female Apache Dancer
William Elmer
as The Doorman
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by Hazel Hubbard, produced by D.W. Griffith.
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The Mothering Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 35 ratings.
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The Mothering Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mothering Heart online?
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Who stars in The Mothering Heart?
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The main cast of The Mothering Heart (1913) includes Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry, Kate Bruce and Adolph Lestina. 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 Mothering Heart released?
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The Mothering Heart was released on June 21, 1913 and runs for 23m.
Is The Mothering Heart worth watching?
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The Mothering Heart (1913) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.