The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Carr plays Anna Webb, whose husband John (Lynn Hammond) invents a new kind of sewing machine. The patent makes the family wealthy, and after Webb dies, Anna takes over the business. She puts her sons John (Percy Helton) and Harry Joseph Striker) in charge of the factory, while daughter Ruth (Jane Thomas) elopes. When Harry steals some money, the blame falls on John, who leaves town.
Ratings
IMDb3.6/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- John FordDirector
- Edwin CareweDirector
- Paul SloaneWriter
Cast
- Mary CarrAnna Webb
- Lynn HammondJohn Webb
- Knox KincaidJohn
- Joseph MonahanHarry
- Maybeth CarrRuth
- Claude BrookeUncle Andrews
- Robert HazeltonThe Minister
- Florence ShortWidow Martin
- May KaiserHer Child
- Percy HeltonJohn
Stills
Themes
mother