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Wanted, A Mother
Neglected by her grief-stricken father, a doctor, after the tragic death of his wife, little Eileen Homer changes the wording of her father's ad for a governess to read: "Wanted, a mother." After much melodrama that’s just what she gets.
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Plot Summary
This silent film tells the story of a young orphan girl who is mistreated by her guardian and finds solace and hope when she is adopted by a kind family. It explores themes of kindness, resilience, and the search for belonging.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1918, specific critical reception data is scarce and difficult to verify through modern metrics. However, films of this era that focused on sentimental dramas and child welfare often found an audience receptive to their moral lessons.
What Reviewers Say
A sentimental drama with a focus on moral lessons.
Explores themes of orphanhood and adoption typical of early 20th-century cinema.
Likely appealed to audiences seeking heartwarming and uplifting stories.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1918 film is not available.
Fun Fact
This film was directed by Preston Sturges, who would later become famous for writing and directing classic Hollywood comedies like 'The Great McGinty' and 'Sullivan's Travels'.
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