Over The Hills To The Poor House (1908 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time with this poignant black and white film from 1908! Follow the heart-wrenching story of an elderly widow and her struggle to find solace and care in her twilight years. As she divides her property among her children, she faces rejection and abandonment, finding herself alone and destitute. Witness the resilience of the human spirit as her kind-hearted son, Charles, embarks on a journey to find and care for his mother. Experience the timeless themes of family, sacrifice, and compassion in this classic silent film.

Source :
Griffith, D. W., Bitzer, G. W., Marvin, A. W., Auer, F., Dillon, E., O'Sullivan, T. [...] Paper Print Collection. (1908) Over the Hills to the Poor House. Taylor, S. E. V., dir United States: American Mutoscope & Biograph Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2018600178