Mother
"A mother's heart as it has never before been revealed on the screen- the supreme achievement of the greatest of all interpreters!"
Originally released in 1927. Mother is a drama film. directed by James Leo Meehan. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Belle Bennett, Crauford Kent, and William Bakewell
Synopsis
When architect Lee Ellis is discharged from his position in a large firm and has difficulty in finding a new job his devoted wife Mary invests in a business for him with a small legacy she had received. Soon they become prosperous allowing son Jerry to get his longed-for car, and daughter Betty to attend private school. Jerry goes a little jazz mad and rebels against his mother's influence. He decides to elope with gold-digging flapper Edna Larkin. Mary, learning of the plan, chases and saves Jerry when his train is wrecked though he sustains a broken leg. Seeing he has been foolish he straightens out and the family is reunited.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother about?
When architect Lee Ellis is discharged from his position in a large firm and has difficulty in finding a new job his devoted wife Mary invests in a business for him with a small legacy she had rece...
Who directed Mother?
Mother was directed by James Leo Meehan.
How long is Mother?
Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Mother released?
Mother was released on May 1, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother?
The main cast of Mother includes Belle Bennett, Crauford Kent, William Bakewell, Joyce Coad, Mabel Julienne Scott.