Motherhood (1915)
Hazel Booth, a society favorite, marries Franklyn Foster, a millionaire banker. Foster is a great lover of children while Hazel does not care for the little ones. Three years later Foster subscribes $5,000 for a fresh air fund for poor children and gives his lawn for a children's outing. Hazel takes exception to the proposed function. Hazel's sister, Estelle, comes to visit her. She is interested in the work among the poor children, and she and Foster at once become mutually enthusiastic over the work. At the lawn party a little boy mistakes Hazel for his mother. He puts his little arms around her neck and she finally awakens with a true appreciation of what mother-love means. Hazel is stricken with illness. She undergoes an operation which proves a success, but forever shuts out the joy of motherhood. The surgeons tell Hazel that her husband shall never know the truth. Hazel is later ordered to go abroad for her health. While abroad, Hazel meets Jacques Lanoi, an unscrupulous physician. He tells her that her trouble is mental and not physical and that she must give him her full confidence. Hazel then tells the physician of her love for children. Lanoi tells her, "Why not adopt a child. I will arrange all formalities and your husband need never know it." Hazel acts upon this suggestion and writes to her husband that she is keeping a wonderful secret, and Foster, at home, wonders what the secret can be. Later, Lanoi cables Foster that a baby girl has arrived and that Mrs. Foster will be able to sail for home in three weeks. Two years pass. Lanoi is in need of financial assistance and also has social ambitions. He goes to Hazel and tells her that the price of silence regarding the baby conspiracy is financial aid and an entry to Hazel's social set. Hazel now realizes that she is in Lanoi's power. Lanoi associates with Foster and their friends. He wishes to make Estelle, Hazel's sister, his wife, Hazel is horrified when Lanoi tells her of his determination. She then determines to confess all to her husband, and tells him that for two years she has cruelly deceived him, and that Dr. Lanoi suggested the deception. Foster forgives her. Dr. Lanoi meets with an accident. He loses his balance and falls over a balustrade, ending his life.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Lloyd B. Carleton | Director |
| J.A. Lacy | Writer |
| William Nicholas Selig | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Bessie Eyton | |
| Edward Peil Sr. | |
| Vivian Reed | |
| Edwin Wallock |
