Mothers of Men
Watch TrailerDorothy Davenport as Clara Madison, a prominent lawyer, wins a judgeship over fellow Attorney Grant Williams, played by Willis L. Robards. Upon winning the prominent position as judge, Ms. Madison finds herself walking a political tight rope with enemies all around doing what they can to cause her down fall. Judge Madison convicts a murderer to death paving the way for her to be easily elected as the first female Governor. As Governor she is faced with a difficult dilemma. She has the power to pardon her husband who has been convicted of a serious crime, but to do so she’d be using her office for her own personal gain. “I must find some way to realize my ideals without sacrificing my husband. I must struggle on somehow for the sake of womanhood!”
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Willis Robards |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a powerful drama where public duty clashes with private loyalty, relying on the compelling figure of a woman torn between office and family. It explores the heavy price of power and the gender constraints of its time through a potent ethical conflict.
What lingers after the final reel is the haunting question of whether one can uphold ideals without sacrificing love, a silent-era dilemma that resonates with striking clarity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Willis Robards
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