Maternity
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1917-05-28
Runtime: 50 mins
Director: John B. O'Brien
Spoken language: No Language
Genres: Drama
Original title: Maternity
Production Companies: World Film
Production Countries: United States of America
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