The Bond Boy (1923)
Plot summaryAdd synopsis Taglines The splendid equal of "Tol'able David" in drama, power and in every way. A drama of a southern boy too young to realize, too old to forget. He had saved others and yet could not save himself.
For the sake of his impoverished mother, Joe Newbolt bonds himself to harsh Isom Chase. Ollie Chase tires of the difficult life her husband has forced on her and plans to elope with Cyrus Morgan, but Joe's sense of honor forces him to intervene. While Joe is trying to persuade Ollie not to proceed with her plans, Chase discovers him with his wife, misunderstands, reaches for his gun, and is accidentally killed. Joe protects Mrs. Chase, though he is accused of murder, tried, convicted, and sentenced to be hanged.
Cast
- Richard Barthelmess - Peter Newbolt (father) / John Newbolt
- Charles Hill Mailes - Isom Chase
- Ned Sparks - Cyrus Morgan
- Lawrence D'Orsay - Colonel Price
- Bob Williamson - Lawyer Hammer
- Leslie King - District Attorney
- Jerry Sinclair - Sheriff
- Tom Maguire
- Lucia Backus Seger
- Virginia Magee - Alice Price
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bond Boy about?
- For the sake of his impoverished mother, Joe Newbolt bonds himself to harsh Isom Chase. Ollie Chase tires of the difficult life her husband has forced on her and plans to elope with Cyrus Morgan, but Joe's sense of honor forces him to intervene. While Joe is trying to persuade Ollie not to proceed with her plans, Chase discovers him with his wife, misunderstands, reaches for his gun, and is accidentally killed. Joe protects Mrs. Chase, though he is accused of murder, tried, convicted, and sentenced to be hanged.
- Who directed The Bond Boy?
- The Bond Boy was directed by Henry King.
- Who stars in The Bond Boy?
- The Bond Boy stars Richard Barthelmess, Charles Hill Mailes, Ned Sparks, Lawrence D'Orsay, Bob Williamson, Leslie King.
- How long is The Bond Boy?
- The Bond Boy has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Bond Boy?
- The Bond Boy is a Drama film.
- Where was The Bond Boy produced?
- The Bond Boy was produced in United States of America.