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The Mother and the Law

6.519191h 39mMovieDramaCrime

A re-edited version of the fourth episode of Intolerance (1916); two youth are made homeless by a strike, and struggle valiantly to survive their desolate situation, which worsens as reform-minded citizens remove the couple's child from…

DirectorD.W. Griffith
WriterD.W. Griffith
ProducerD.W. Griffith

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Mother and the Law isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Spain, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by D.W. Griffith

MMMae Marsh
Mae Marsh
The Little Dear One
RHRobert Harron
Robert Harron
The Boy
MCMiriam Cooper
Miriam Cooper
The Friendly One
VLVera Lewis
Vera Lewis
Miss Mary Jenkins
SGSam De Grasse
Sam De Grasse
Arthur Jenkins
CHClyde E. Hopkins
Clyde E. Hopkins
Jenkins' Secretary

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The Mother and the Law — streaming FAQ

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No, The Mother and the Law is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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