Sorrell and Son (1934)
THE GRANDEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD. WARWICK DEEPING'S VIVID DRAMA MADE TO THRILL THE WORLD ANEW.
Stephen Sorrell, a decorated war hero, raises his son Kit alone after Kit's mother deserts husband and child in the boy's infancy. Sorrell loses a promising job offer and is forced to take work as a menial. Both his dignity and his health are damaged as he suffers under the exhausting labor and harsh treatment he receives as a hotel porter. But Sorrell thrives in the knowledge that his son will benefit from his labors. Sorrell has allowed the boy to believe his mother dead, but when the mother shows up, wanting to re-enter the young man's life, Sorrell must make hard decisions.
Director: Jack Raymond
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: March 5, 1934
Cast
- H.B. Warner - Captain Stephen Sorrell
- Margot Grahame - Mrs. Dora Sorrell
- Peter Penrose - Kit Sorrell as a Child
- Hugh Williams - Kit Sorrell as an Adult
- Winifred Shotter - Molly Pentreath
- Ruby Miller - Mrs. Palfrey
- Evelyn Roberts - Mr. Roland
- Donald Calthrop - Dr. Richard Orange
- Arthur Chesney - Mr. Porteous
- Wally Patch - Buck
Screenplay
- Warwick Deeping (Novel)
- Lydia Hayward
Production: British & Dominions Film Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
son, war hero
More Films by Director: Jack Raymond
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sorrell and Son about?
- Stephen Sorrell, a decorated war hero, raises his son Kit alone after Kit's mother deserts husband and child in the boy's infancy. Sorrell loses a promising job offer and is forced to take work as a menial. Both his dignity and his health are damaged as he suffers under the exhausting labor and harsh treatment he receives as a hotel porter. But Sorrell thrives in the knowledge that his son will benefit from his labors. Sorrell has allowed the boy to believe his mother dead, but when the mother shows up, wanting to re-enter the young man's life, Sorrell must make hard decisions.
- Who directed Sorrell and Son?
- Sorrell and Son was directed by Jack Raymond.
- Who stars in Sorrell and Son?
- Sorrell and Son stars H.B. Warner, Margot Grahame, Peter Penrose, Hugh Williams, Winifred Shotter, Ruby Miller.
- How long is Sorrell and Son?
- Sorrell and Son has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Sorrell and Son?
- Sorrell and Son is a Drama film.
- Where was Sorrell and Son produced?
- Sorrell and Son was produced in United Kingdom.