Movie Description
Mother
(1927)Overview
When architect Lee Ellis is discharged from his position in a large firm and has difficulty in finding a new job his devoted wife Mary invests in a business for him with a small legacy she had received. Soon they become prosperous allowing son Jerry to get his longed-for car, and daughter Betty to attend private school. Jerry goes a little jazz mad and rebels against his mother's influence. He decides to elope with gold-digging flapper Edna Larkin. Mary, learning of the plan, chases and saves Jerry when his train is wrecked though he sustains a broken leg. Seeing he has been foolish he straightens out and the family is reunited.
Featured Crew
Cast
Mrs. Mary Ellis
Ellis
Jerry Ellis
Betty Ellis
Mrs. Wayne
Cpl. Cotter
Edna Larkin
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Facts
Original TitleMother
Status Released
Release Information
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1927-05-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesRobertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Genres
- Drama
