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Where to watch Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today (1917) in the UK

Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today (1917) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Marriage and the challenges of motherhood prove too much for ex-factory worker Mary. Will she follow the sound advice of the health visitor - played by famous actress Dorothea Baird, who also conceived and wrote the film - and improve her ‘mothercraft’ skills, or will she continue to take solace in alcohol, as prescribed by her wayward neighbour?

  • Film
  • 1917
  • 29 min
  • 9.0/10 TMDB
  • Drama

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DirectorPercy Nash

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Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today (1917) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

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