Movie Description
Mothers of Men
(1920)Overview
Young Austrian girl Marie Helmar, is left penniless by the death of her father and disgraced by Prussian officer Captain Von Pfaffen, she flees to the safety of her French cousins, the De La Mottes. There she falls in love with their eldest son Gerome. On the night before their wedding, Marie sends a letter to Gerome confessing her indiscretion with the Prussian, but the letter is returned unopened. Soon after, she recognizes a new household servant to be Von Pfaffen, who demands that Marie disclose war secrets in return for his silence about her past. Torn, she passes on false information, which disgraces the Prussian. In revenge, he attempts to kill Marie, but she shoots him in self-defense. Shaken by remorse, Marie presents Gerome with her confession, which, he then reveals, he had read the night of their wedding. Their life thus unclouded, Marie announces she is expecting Gerome's child.
Featured Crew
Cast
Marie Helmar
Capt. Von Pfaffen
Paulette
Mrs. Schultz
Mr. Schultz - Gaston Glass
Gen. De La Motte
Maurice Le Cerf
Mrs. De La Motte
Lt. Gerome De La Motte
Posters
Facts
Original TitleMothers of Men
Status Released
Release Information
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1920-03-10
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 00m
Production CompaniesEdward José Productions,Film Specials
Genres
- Drama
