The Mother Instinct

This silent film tells the story of Mother Coutierre, who sends her traumatized daughter, Eleanor, to live with her aunt in Paris after the loss of her father. As years pass, Eleanor becomes a successful model, but her life takes a complicated turn when her elder sister, Marie, visits to hide her illegitimate child. In a twist of fate, Mother Coutierre mistakes Eleanor for the child's mother, prompting Eleanor to maintain the deception for her sister's sake.

The film features a cast that includes Enid Bennett, Rowland V. Lee, Margery Wilson, John Gilbert, Gertrude Claire, and William Fairbanks. The narrative explores themes of maternal instinct, sacrifice, and familial bonds, characteristic of the drama genre prevalent in the silent film era. Collectors interested in lost films may find this piece particularly intriguing, as it is categorized as a lost film, adding to its historical significance and rarity.