The Eternal Mother

The Eternal Mother

17 mins | Jan. 10, 1912

John and Mary divorce their spouses to marry each other. Mary dies after giving birth and the baby is taken in by John's first wife, Martha. She refuses all contact with John until many years later when he becomes ill and she finally forgives him for deserting her.

The Eternal Mother

17 mins | Jan. 10, 1912

The Eternal Mother
John and Mary divorce their spouses to marry each other. Mary dies after giving birth and the baby is taken in by John's first wife, Martha. She refuses all contact with John until many years later when he becomes ill and she finally forgives him for deserting her.
Producers
Original title The Eternal Mother
Directors D.W. Griffith
Writers

Cast

Edwin August

as John, the Husband

Blanche Sweet

as Martha, the Wife

Mabel Normand

as Mary, the Woman

Charles Hill Mailes

as Mary's Father