His Mother's Thanksgiving (1910)
This holiday-themed melodrama released by Edison Studios in 1910 concerns Robert, a young man who leaves his mother’s home in New England to forge a career in the big city. When he achieves “fame and fortune” six years later, his proud mother can’t wait to welcome him home for Thanksgiving. Robert, however, intends to stay in the city to enjoy a holiday feast with his society friends and beautiful fiancée. When Mom decides to pay a surprise visit on Thanksgiving Day, she is saddened to find that her son is so ashamed of her that he relegates her to an upstairs room, out of sight and out of mind.
Director: Edwin S. Porter, James H. White
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: November 22, 1910
Cast
- Herbert Prior - Robert
- Mrs. William Bechtel - Mother
- Mary Fuller - Fiancee
Production: Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
holiday, thanksgiving, loneliness, empty nest
More Films by Director: Edwin S. Porter, James H. White
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is His Mother's Thanksgiving about?
- This holiday-themed melodrama released by Edison Studios in 1910 concerns Robert, a young man who leaves his mother’s home in New England to forge a career in the big city. When he achieves “fame and fortune” six years later, his proud mother can’t wait to welcome him home for Thanksgiving. Robert, however, intends to stay in the city to enjoy a holiday feast with his society friends and beautiful fiancée. When Mom decides to pay a surprise visit on Thanksgiving Day, she is saddened to find that her son is so ashamed of her that he relegates her to an upstairs room, out of sight and out of mind.
- Who directed His Mother's Thanksgiving?
- His Mother's Thanksgiving was directed by Edwin S. Porter, James H. White.
- Who stars in His Mother's Thanksgiving?
- His Mother's Thanksgiving stars Herbert Prior, Mrs. William Bechtel, Mary Fuller.
- How long is His Mother's Thanksgiving?
- His Mother's Thanksgiving has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is His Mother's Thanksgiving?
- His Mother's Thanksgiving is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was His Mother's Thanksgiving produced?
- His Mother's Thanksgiving was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of His Mother's Thanksgiving?
- The themes of His Mother's Thanksgiving include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.