The Child Thou Gavest Me

"The drama of a faithful wife; yet a secret mother told with true artistry and crowned with a climax of vibrant power."

1921 1h 12m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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On her wedding day, Norma Huntley wants to tell Edward Berkley, her husband-to-be, her secret -- that she mothered a child out of wedlock which subsequently died. Her mother forbids her to reveal this. Only moments after the ceremony, it is discovered that the child, now three, is actually alive. Berkley, incensed at this turn of events, agrees to adopt the child and remain married for appearance's sake -- but when he finds the father, he will kill him.

“The drama of a faithful wife; yet a secret mother told with true artistry and crowned with a climax of vibrant power.”

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Cast

Barbara Castleton
Norma Huntley
Adele Farrington
Her Mother
Winter Hall
Her Father
Lewis Stone
Edward Berkeley
William Desmond
Tom Marshall
Richard Headrick
Bobby
Mary Elizabeth Forbes
Governess
Lucille Ricksen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John M. Stahl
Writers: Chester L. Roberts, Perry N. Vekroff
Languages: No Language
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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105 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Madge Tyrone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Barbara Castleton and Adele Farrington and Winter Hall carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "The drama of a faithful wife; yet a secret mother told with true artistry and crowned with a climax of vibrant power.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0012045 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

John M. Stahl directs. Madge Tyrone cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in No Language.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2105 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Madge Tyrone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Barbara Castleton and Adele Farrington and Winter Hall carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The drama of a faithful wife; yet a secret mother told with true artistry and crowned with a climax of vibrant power.".
7IMDB entry: tt0012045 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.