Her Boy (1918)
A POWERFUL STORY OF MOTHER LOVE AND PATRIOTISM
When the United States enters World War I, the widowed Helen worries that she will lose her only son David, who has just turned 21. Although David patriotically urges the employees at his factory to enlist, he reluctantly gives in to his mother's pleas to remain at home with her. When David is drafted, his panic-stricken mother alters the date on his birth certificate, although the later birth date implies that he is illegitimate. Disgusted, David enlists under an assumed name, thus shaming Helen, who confesses her dishonesty to the townspeople. Her son, now in uniform, then forgives her.
Director: George Irving
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 28, 1918
Cast
- Effie Shannon - Helen Morrison
- Niles Welch - David Morrison
- Pauline Curley - Virginia Gordon
- Pat O'Malley - Charlie Turner
- Charles Riegel - Reverend Mr. Kimberly
- Ferike Boros - Mrs. Schultz
- James T. Galloway - Colonel Danby Gordon
- William Bechtel - Oscar Schultz
- Charles Sutton - Dr. Swift
- Violet Axzelle - Gretchen
Screenplay
- Albert S. Le Vino (Scenario Writer)
- W. Carey Wonderly (Story)
Cinematography: Harry Davis
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Her Boy about?
- When the United States enters World War I, the widowed Helen worries that she will lose her only son David, who has just turned 21. Although David patriotically urges the employees at his factory to enlist, he reluctantly gives in to his mother's pleas to remain at home with her. When David is drafted, his panic-stricken mother alters the date on his birth certificate, although the later birth date implies that he is illegitimate. Disgusted, David enlists under an assumed name, thus shaming Helen, who confesses her dishonesty to the townspeople. Her son, now in uniform, then forgives her.
- Who directed Her Boy?
- Her Boy was directed by George Irving.
- Who stars in Her Boy?
- Her Boy stars Effie Shannon, Niles Welch, Pauline Curley, Pat O'Malley, Charles Riegel, Ferike Boros.
- How long is Her Boy?
- Her Boy has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Her Boy?
- Her Boy is a Drama film.
- Where was Her Boy produced?
- Her Boy was produced in United States of America.