
Maurice Tourneur's first American made film is a silent drama about a mother's love and sacrifice starring Emma Dunn, who also starred in the 1910 Broadway play version of the story.
Directed by Maurice Tourneur, Mother leans on a strong ensemble — Emma Dunn, Belle Adair, Jane Corcoran — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1914.
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