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His Mother’s Thanksgiving (1910): Cast

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His Mother’s Thanksgiving is a 1910 short family drama directed by Edwin S. Porter and James H. White, starring Herbert Prior as Robert, Mrs. William Bechtel and Mary Fuller. It runs 15 minutes.

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His Mother’s Thanksgiving (1910) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Genres
Drama , Family
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is His Mother’s Thanksgiving About?

The premise of His Mother’s Thanksgiving without spoilers.

A 1910 holiday melodrama from Edison Studios follows Robert, who leaves his New England mother to seek success in the city. Six years later he has achieved fame and wealth, and his proud mother travels to surprise him for Thanksgiving. He prefers to spend the holiday with his society friends and fiancée, relegating his embarrassed mother to an upstairs room, hidden from view.

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Cast & crew

His Mother’s Thanksgiving Cast & Characters

Herbert Prior leads the cast as Robert, with Mrs. William Bechtel as Mother and Mary Fuller as Fiancee. Directed by Edwin S. Porter and James H. White.

From the directors

More from Edwin S. Porter and James H. White

More films directed by Edwin S. Porter and James H. White: Tess of the Storm Country, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Price and The Lighthouse by the Sea.

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His Mother’s Thanksgiving FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of His Mother’s Thanksgiving, each answered in a sentence.

How long is His Mother’s Thanksgiving?

His Mother’s Thanksgiving runs 15 minutes.

When was His Mother’s Thanksgiving released?

His Mother’s Thanksgiving was released on November 22, 1910.

Who directed His Mother’s Thanksgiving?

His Mother’s Thanksgiving was directed by Edwin S. Porter and James H. White.

More films by Edwin S. Porter

Who is in the cast of His Mother’s Thanksgiving?

His Mother’s Thanksgiving stars Herbert Prior as Robert, Mrs. William Bechtel as Mother and Mary Fuller as Fiancee.

Does His Mother’s Thanksgiving have a post-credit scene?

No. His Mother’s Thanksgiving has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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