14 Dec 1914
The Wayward Son
In a little New England village dwelt this aged and lonely father who waited for the return of his prodigal son who had gone away many years before to join the navy.
Mother
Patience, Kindness, Tenderness, Love and Forgiveness are all combined in this noble word picture "Mother."
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.
Top Billed Cast
Emma Dunn Mrs. Wetherell
Belle Adair Sadie
Jane Corcoran Bess
Lillian Cook Lenore
Priscilla Dean Ardath
Mr. Baker William
Mr. Desforges Walter
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