Maternity (1917)

0.0/10 50 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Alice Brady

Ellen Franklin

John Bowers

David Gordon

David Powell

John Locke

Herbert Barrington

Henry Franklin

Stanhope Wheatcroft

Dan Miller

Julia Stuart

Amelia

Madge Evans

Constance

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