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The Mother and the Law
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THE MOTHER AND THE LAW

19191h 39m6.9 TMDb

Directed by D.W. Griffith

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To recoup losses from the extravagant roadshow presentations of Intolerance (1916), Griffith would revisit his epic film three years later by releasing two of the film's previously interlocked stories as standalone features, with additional footage and new title cards.

Cast

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

The Little Dear One

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

The Boy

Miriam Cooper

Miriam Cooper

The Friendly One

Vera Lewis

Vera Lewis

Miss Mary Jenkins

Sam De Grasse

Sam De Grasse

Arthur Jenkins

Clyde E. Hopkins

Clyde E. Hopkins

Jenkins' Secretary

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.1
Emotion6.7
Complexity7.6
Humor5
Realism7.6
Action4.2
Darkness6.1

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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