The Ne'er to Return Road (1921)
A mother is waiting for her boy, not knowing that he is dead. An escaped convict falls exhausted at her door, and she gives him food and drink while the story is told, in flashback, of how he committed his crime. An unfaithful wife, a bar room, a dude and self-defense; these were the elements that made him a convict. The mother learns that it was her boy that he killed. Although the mother helps him to escape, the prison officials capture him.
Director: Bertram Bracken
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: October 9, 1921
Cast
- Wallace Beery - Convict #12896
- Margaret McWade - The Mother
- Jack Mulhall - The Stranger
- Walt Whitman - The Father
- Margaret Landis - The Convict's Wife
Screenplay
Production: Selig-Rork Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
motherly love, on the run
More Films by Director: Bertram Bracken
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ne'er to Return Road about?
- A mother is waiting for her boy, not knowing that he is dead. An escaped convict falls exhausted at her door, and she gives him food and drink while the story is told, in flashback, of how he committed his crime. An unfaithful wife, a bar room, a dude and self-defense; these were the elements that made him a convict. The mother learns that it was her boy that he killed. Although the mother helps him to escape, the prison officials capture him.
- Who directed The Ne'er to Return Road?
- The Ne'er to Return Road was directed by Bertram Bracken.
- Who stars in The Ne'er to Return Road?
- The Ne'er to Return Road stars Wallace Beery, Margaret McWade, Jack Mulhall, Walt Whitman, Margaret Landis.
- How long is The Ne'er to Return Road?
- The Ne'er to Return Road has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Ne'er to Return Road?
- The Ne'er to Return Road is a Drama film.
- Where was The Ne'er to Return Road produced?
- The Ne'er to Return Road was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Ne'er to Return Road?
- The themes of The Ne'er to Return Road include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.