D.W. Griffith's version of the classic "American Film Tragedy" - Poor Young Couple is threatened when the man meets
The Seductress! Lillian Gish and Walter Miller are the plain, unassuming lovers; they marry, and she has a child. When they go to Town, Temptress Viola Barry spies hunky Mr. Miller, and the dye is cast. She conveniently has car trouble when he is passing by, and begins her seduction. Miller steps out on Ms. Gish, who finds an incriminating glove in Miller's pocket
and, so on...
For Griffith and company, "The Mothering Heart" is a bit of a let-down, considering the high quality of the recent "The Burglars's Dilemma" (1912) and "Death's Marathon" (1912). Though everyone works hard, the situation and club flirtation scenes are somewhat silly.
***** The Mothering Heart (6/21/13) D.W. Griffith ~ Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry
For Griffith and company, "The Mothering Heart" is a bit of a let-down, considering the high quality of the recent "The Burglars's Dilemma" (1912) and "Death's Marathon" (1912). Though everyone works hard, the situation and club flirtation scenes are somewhat silly.
***** The Mothering Heart (6/21/13) D.W. Griffith ~ Lillian Gish, Walter Miller, Viola Barry