The Eternal Mother (1917)
Overview
Maris, having married Lynch, a worthless man who deserts her, taking their daughter Felice with him, marries mill owner Dwight Alden after receiving notification that her husband and child are dead. Discovering that Alden employs child labor, Maris, assisted by the village minister, tries to persuade him that this is wrong, but he will tolerate no interference in his business.
Cast
Ethel Barrymore
Maris
Frank Mills
Dwight Alden
Jack W. Johnston
Lynch
Louis Wolheim
Bucky McGhee (as Louis R. Wolheim)
Maxine Elliott Hicks
Felice
Kaj Gynt
Kate
Baby Ivy Ward
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