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The Mother and the Law

19191h 39mD.W. Griffith
IMDb 7.1

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A re-edited version of the fourth episode of Intolerance (1916); two youth are made homeless by a strike, and struggle valiantly to survive their desolate situation, which worsens as reform-minded citizens remove the couple's child from their care and the young father is falsely accused and convicted of murder.

DramaCrime
CapitalismIntoleranceLabor StrikeEdited From Film

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What is The Mother and the Law (1919) about?

A re-edited version of the fourth episode of Intolerance (1916); two youth are made homeless by a strike, and struggle valiantly to survive their desolate situation, which worsens as reform-minded citizens remove the couple's child from their care and the young father is falsely accused and convicted of murder.

Who stars in The Mother and the Law?

The Mother and the Law stars Mae Marsh (The Little Dear One), Robert Harron (The Boy), Miriam Cooper (The Friendly One), Vera Lewis (Miss Mary Jenkins), Sam De Grasse (Arthur Jenkins). The film was directed by D.W. Griffith.

How long is The Mother and the Law?

The Mother and the Law has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1919.

Is The Mother and the Law worth watching?

The Mother and the Law holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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