Movie

Maternity (1917)

• May 28, 1917
• 50m

• Drama

Overview

Because of the loss of three generations of women in her family during childbirth Ellen Locke is frightened to have kids. Frustrated by her decision, her husband John finds himself drawn to his old love, Constance, now a widow with a child who bears her name. After her sister Marion dies in childbirth, Ellen becomes more obsessed, however one day when Ellen is driving little Constance home they have a car accident. An incident in the hospital changes her perspective leading to a reconciliation with John.

Director

John B. O'Brien

Writers

Shannon Fife

Starring

Alice Brady, John Bowers, David Powell