Mother Love
Originally released in 1939. Mother Love is a drama film. directed by Gustav Ucicky.
Starring Käthe Dorsch, Paul Hörbiger, and Wolf Albach-Retty
Synopsis
A melodrama about a self-sacrificing mother who, after her husband is struck by lightning, has to raise her three sons and one daughter alone. She buys a small laundry in Vienna and does everything she can to give her children a good life. When one of her employees becomes pregnant by one of her sons, she demands that the two marry. Another son has to leave home after an argument. The third son goes blind. For him, the mother makes her greatest sacrifice: she donates her cornea. Finally, she reconciles with the son who left home and, as a grandmother, can look back on a difficult but fulfilling life.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Käthe Dorsch
as Marthe Pirlinger
Paul Hörbiger
as Notar Dr. Koblmüller
Wolf Albach-Retty
as Walter Pirlinger - 1922
Hans Holt
as Paul Pirlinger - 1922
Rudolf Prack
as Felix Pirlinger - 1922
Susi Nicoletti
as Franzi Pirlinger - 1922
Siegfried Breuer
as Kammersänger
Olly Holzmann
as Hanna Pirlinger
Winnie Markus
as Rosl Pirlinger
Frida Richard
as Frau Stätter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother Love about?
A melodrama about a self-sacrificing mother who, after her husband is struck by lightning, has to raise her three sons and one daughter alone. She buys a small laundry in Vienna and does everything...
Who directed Mother Love?
Mother Love was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
How long is Mother Love?
Mother Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Mother Love released?
Mother Love was released on December 19, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother Love?
The main cast of Mother Love includes Käthe Dorsch, Paul Hörbiger, Wolf Albach-Retty, Hans Holt, Rudolf Prack.