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The Mothering Heart (1913)

The Mothering Heart poster
Directed by
D. W. Griffith
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
23 min
Rated
NR
Rating
5.6 of 10 from 34 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young mother faces hardship and separation after difficulties in her marriage. The story shows her struggles and the strength she finds within herself.

sentimentalmelodramaticslow-pacedearnestquietemotionally directperiod-piece

What happens

The Mothering Heart is a 1913 American short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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