A Mother's Atonement

A Mother's Atonement is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse, written by Ida May Park, and featuring Lon Chaney and Cleo Madison.

[4] Ben Morrison (Lon Chaney) and his daughter Jen (Cleo Madison) live on an island not far from the mainland.

Ben relates the story of how his wife Alice deserted him many years ago, leaving him for a city slicker, John Newton.

Kent decides he needs a final bachelor's spree before his marriage to Dorothy and plans a raucous party on his yacht.

Newton, seeing how Alice is suffering, asks for her forgiveness, and begs her to lead a life worthy of her daughter.