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Cast
Dorothy Peterson
as Mary Williams
Helen Chandler
as Beattie Williams
David Manners
as Arthur 'Artie' Williams
Edward Woods
as Daniel 'Danny' Williams
Evalyn Knapp
as Jenny Williams
Sidney Blackmer
as Mr. Gerald Hart
Jean Laverty
as Sadye Noonan Williams
Pat O'Malley
as Frank Williams
Georgie Billings
as One of the Williams Children
Richard Bishop
as Minor Role
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1930
Runtime1h 16m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorHobart Henley
WritersHobart Henley
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMothers Cry
About Mothers Cry
Having raised four children alone, widow Mary Williams still manages to love her eldest son, vicious and sadistic Danny Williams, who has led a life of crime and now returns to inflict his insane behavior on the family household.
Directed by Hobart Henley, Mothers Cry leans on a strong ensemble — Dorothy Peterson, Helen Chandler, David Manners — 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 1930.
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