His Mother's Boy(1917)
"Mr. Ray is cast as a youth who, by native shrewdness and pluck, succeeds in clearing the family name."
His Mother's Boy Synopsis
After his father dies amidst rumors that he was an oil swindler, Matthew Denton goes to Texas to discover the truth. But he has been spoiled by his mother and he has a hard time adjusting to his rough surroundings.
His Mother's Boy (1917) is a drama film directed by Victor Schertzinger, released on December 24, 1917 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Charles Ray, Doris May, William Elmer and Josef Swickard. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Schertzinger
- Writers:
- Ella Stuart Carson, Rupert Hughes
- Cinematographer:
- Chester A. Lyons
- Production:
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
- Status:
- Released
His Mother's Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Ray
as Matthew Denton
Doris May
as Mabel Glenny
William Elmer
as Banty Jones
Josef Swickard
as Tom Glenny (as Joseph Swickard)
Jerome Storm
as Jimmie Noonan
Gertrude Claire
as Mrs. Denton
Lydia Knott
as Mrs. Glenny
- Charlotte Woods
Charlotte Woods
as A Country Girl (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Victor Schertzinger, written by Ella Stuart Carson and Rupert Hughes.
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His Mother's Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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His Mother's Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in His Mother's Boy?
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The main cast of His Mother's Boy (1917) includes Charles Ray, Doris May, William Elmer, Josef Swickard and Jerome Storm. The film was directed by Victor Schertzinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was His Mother's Boy released?
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His Mother's Boy was released on December 24, 1917 and runs for 50m.
Is His Mother's Boy worth watching?
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His Mother's Boy (1917) holds an average rating of 7.0 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.