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The Eternal Mother

1917·Movie
50min
74
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5
  • Music Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Maris, having married Lynch, a worthless man who deserts her, taking their daughter Felice with him, marries mill owner Dwight Alden after receiving notification that her husband and child are dead. Discovering that Alden employs child labor, Maris, assisted by the village minister, tries to persuade him that this is wrong, but he will tolerate no interference in his business.
Silent Era DramaSocial IssuesFamily ConflictHistorical MelodramaClass StruggleChild LaborMoral DilemmaEarly 20th CenturySpiritual Themes

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Is The Eternal Mother worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Eternal Mother?

0 h 50 min

The Eternal Mother runs 0 h 50 min.

Is The Eternal Mother based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Eternal Mother in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.