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Helena Richie leaves her drunken husband, who had killed their child, and goes to Old Chester in Pennsylvania with her friend Lloyd Pryor. Helena adopts a homeless boy, David, who had been a ward of the town's minister, Dr. Lavendar. Helena's true husband dies, but Lloyd Pryor, now tired of Helena, refuses to marry her. Helena confesses to the minister about her actual relationship with Pryor, and Dr. Lavendar forces her to give up her son. Helena agrees, certain that she is an unfit mother. Helena pleads her case and fights for her maternal rights.
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How long is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie has a runtime of 50m ( and 50 minutes).
Who directed The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie was directed by John W. Noble and released in 1916.
What genre is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie is a Drama film (1916).
Who stars in The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
The cast of The Awakening of Helena Ritchie includes Ethel Barrymore, Robert Cummings, Frank Montgomery, James A. Furey, Maurice Steuart.
