Father's Son(1931)
Father's Son Synopsis
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.
Father's Son (1931) is a drama film directed by William Beaudine, released on March 7, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Leon Janney, Lewis Stone, Irene Rich and John Halliday. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William Beaudine
- Writers:
- Booth Tarkington, Hope Loring, Hope Loring
- Producers:
- Robert North
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Father's Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leon Janney
as Bill Emory
Lewis Stone
as William Emory
Irene Rich
as Ruth Emory
John Halliday
as Dr. Franklin
Mickey Bennett
as Junior Pettis
- Robert Dandridge
Robert Dandridge
as Vestibule Pullman Porter
George H. Reed
as Pullman Porter Johnson
Gertrude Howard
as Dinah
Bertha Mann
as Mrs. Stewart
- Grover Ligon
Grover Ligon
as Chauffeur
Key crew
Directed by William Beaudine, written by Booth Tarkington, Hope Loring and Hope Loring, produced by Robert North.
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Father's Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Father's Son – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Father's Son?
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The main cast of Father's Son (1931) includes Leon Janney, Lewis Stone, Irene Rich, John Halliday and Mickey Bennett. The film was directed by William Beaudine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father's Son released?
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Father's Son was released on March 7, 1931 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Father's Son worth watching?
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Father's Son (1931) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.