The Mothering Heart

The Mothering Heart (1913) is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith rated 5.6/10.

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.

Cast

Lillian Gish

The Wife

Walter Miller

The Husband

Viola Barry

The Other Woman

Kate Bruce

The Wife's Mother

Adolph Lestina

The Doctor

Jennie Lee

The Wash Customer

Charles Murray

Male Apache Dancer

Gertrude Bambrick

Female Apache Dancer

William Elmer

The Doorman