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The Mother and the Law
1919
· Movie
· 99 min
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A young mother and her husband struggle to build a life together in a harsh, modern city. They are victimized by unjust social forces, moral hypocrisy, and a legal system that seems stacked against the poor. Their story is a poignant drama about poverty, injustice, and the strength of familial love.
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- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Writer
- D.W. Griffith
- Studio
- D.W. Griffith Productions
- Released
- 18 August 1919
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 99 min
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