The Mother (1911) User Reviews

The film was prepared with the avowed purpose of exhibiting the strength of mother-love

[deickemeyer · 16 January 2016]

This strongly sentimental picture deals with a mother's love for her son. It takes her on a long journey when she learns that he is in prison. Her efforts seem unavailing until the real criminal confesses. Then comes a thrilling ride which saves him from the gallows. The film was prepared with the avowed purpose of exhibiting the strength of mother-love, and admirably it succeeds. The actors have entered into the spirit of the play. The photography is excellent. The stage manager also has done his part well. No applause followed this film, but it must be said that the music as given did not harmonize with the play. With a film so filled with the purest sentiment as this there should be no sudden crashes nor any loud music at all. With harmony between the two the impression upon the audience will no doubt be very marked. - The Moving Picture World, May 6, 1911