Maternity (1917)
Because of the loss of three generations of women in her family during childbirth Ellen Locke is frightened to have kids. Frustrated by her decision, her husband John finds himself drawn to his old love, Constance, now a widow with a child who bears her name. After her sister Marion dies in childbirth, Ellen becomes more obsessed, however one day when Ellen is driving little Constance home they have a car accident. An incident in the hospital changes her perspective leading to a reconciliation with John.
Director:
John B. O'Brien
Writer:
Shannon Fife
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Alice Brady as Ellen Franklin |
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John Bowers as David Gordon |
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David Powell as John Locke |
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Herbert Barrington as Henry Franklin |
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Stanhope Wheatcroft as Dan Miller |
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Julia Stuart as Amelia |
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Madge Evans as Constance |
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Marie Chambers as Louise Randall |
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Florence Crane as Marion Franklin |
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Charles Duncan as Joseph Randall |
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Louis R. Grisel as Jed |
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John Dudley as Family Doctor |
| Directing | John B. O'Brien | Director |
| Writing | Shannon Fife | Screenplay |
| Writing | Shannon Fife | Story |
| Camera | Harry B. Harris | Director of Photography |
| Crew | William A. Brady | Presenter |