Poster for Her Maternal Right

Her Maternal Right

1916 50 minutes

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Actress Nina Seabury is primarily interested in her lovers' wealth. Nina begins a relationship with Emory Townsend, whom she mistakenly believes is a wealthy bank president. He is merely a bank cashier. Desperate to fund Nina’s expensive tastes and maintain the illusion of wealth, Emory steals $12,000 from his bank. Despite his sacrifice, Nina ultimately breaks up with him. Following the split, Emory finds true love with Mary Winslow.

Released

8th May 1916

110 years ago

Runtime

50 minutes

Finishes at 1:20pm

Directed by

John Ince, Robert Thornby

Image of John InceNo image available for Robert Thornby

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