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  • Mother o' Mine (1917)
  • 50 min | Drama
Mother o' Mine (1917)
50 min | Drama

Mrs. Standing, an old-fashioned country mother, sacrifices to put her son John through college so he can have a better life. Upon completing school John goes to the city, where his financial success blinds him to the basic values his ...See moreMrs. Standing, an old-fashioned country mother, sacrifices to put her son John through college so he can have a better life. Upon completing school John goes to the city, where his financial success blinds him to the basic values his mother taught him. During an important social event one evening, Mrs. Standing comes to her son's house carrying wicker basket full of homemade jams. Ashamed, John tells his wealthy fiancée, Catherine Thurston, that the old lady was his childhood nurse. Mrs. Standing overhears her son's deception and goes home devastated. John, remorseful, follows with the firm resolution to devote future years to the care of his mother. Learning the truth, Catherine, accompanied by her own mother, visits the Standings' country home and all is forgiven. See less
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Elliott J. Clawson (scenario) (as E.J. Clawson) | Rupert Julian (story)
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Updated Sep 2, 1917

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Sep 2, 1917 (United States)

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5 cast members
Name Known for
Rupert Julian
John Standing John Standing   See fewer
Ruth Clifford
Catherine Thurston Catherine Thurston   See fewer
E. Alyn Warren
Romeo Bonelli (as E.A. Warren) Romeo Bonelli (as E.A. Warren)   See fewer
Elsie Jane Wilson
Christine Christine   See fewer
Ruby Lafayette
Mrs. Standing Mrs. Standing   See fewer
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