Father's Son (1931)
Young Bill Emory is a typical mischievous, rambunctious boy, but his father William is a strict disciplinarian, and Bill is constantly being punished for simple childhood transgressions. Finally Bill can take no more of his father's excessive punishments and runs away. Complications ensue.
Director: William Beaudine
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: March 7, 1931
Cast
- Leon Janney - Bill Emory
- Lewis Stone - William Emory
- Irene Rich - Ruth Emory
- John Halliday - Dr. Franklin
- Mickey Bennett - Junior Pettis
- Robert Dandridge - Vestibule Pullman Porter
- George H. Reed - Pullman Porter Johnson
- Gertrude Howard - Dinah
- Bertha Mann - Mrs. Stewart
- Grover Ligon - Chauffeur
Screenplay
- Booth Tarkington (Novel)
- Hope Loring (Scenario Writer)
- Hope Loring (Screenplay)
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
small town, parent child relationship, prodigal son
More Films by Director: William Beaudine
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Father's Son about?
- Young Bill Emory is a typical mischievous, rambunctious boy, but his father William is a strict disciplinarian, and Bill is constantly being punished for simple childhood transgressions. Finally Bill can take no more of his father's excessive punishments and runs away. Complications ensue.
- Who directed Father's Son?
- Father's Son was directed by William Beaudine.
- Who stars in Father's Son?
- Father's Son stars Leon Janney, Lewis Stone, Irene Rich, John Halliday, Mickey Bennett, Robert Dandridge.
- How long is Father's Son?
- Father's Son has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Father's Son?
- Father's Son is a Drama film.
- Where was Father's Son produced?
- Father's Son was produced in United States of America.