The Song of Life
1922, English. Directed by John M. Stahl.
A woman abandons her husband and baby to look for a better life in the big city. Years later, as an elderly woman, she finds her son living in the big city and tries to make amends by moving in with him without revealing her secret identity.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- John M. StahlDirector
- Gaston GlassDavid Tilden
- Grace DarmondAline Tilden
- Georgia WoodthorpeMary Tilden
- Richard HeadrickNeighbor's boy
- Arthur Stuart HullDistrict Attorney
- Wedgwood NowellRichard Henderson
- Edward Peil Sr.Amos Tilden
- Fred KelseyPolice Inspector
- Claude PaytonCentral Office Man
- Miriam BellahLittle Girl
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1922
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Irene Reels
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How long is The Song of Life?
The Song of Life runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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Which OTT platform is The Song of Life on?
The Song of Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 February 1922. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Song of Life?
If you liked The Song of Life, try Eleanor the Great, What Maisie Knew, Hungry Hearts.
Who directed The Song of Life?
The Song of Life (1922) was directed by John M. Stahl and stars Gaston Glass, Grace Darmond, Georgia Woodthorpe.