Adam Had Four Sons
“It takes all kinds of women to love all kinds of men!”
Synopsis
Emilie has been hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife, Molly. After Molly dies, Adam and the boys grow to depend on Emilie even more. At the same time, Emilie falls in love with Adam. The boys grow up, but Adam insists that Emilie stay on as part of the family. Her relationships with both the boys and Adam become strained after one son marries a gold-digging viper named Hester. Written by Daniel Bubbeo
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Ingrid Bergman
Emilie Gallatin
Warner Baxter
Adam Stoddard
Susan Hayward
Hester Stoddard
Fay Wray
Molly Stoddard
Richard Denning
Jack Stoddard
Johnny Downs
David Stoddard
Robert Shaw
Chris Stoddard
Charles Lind
Phillip Stoddard (older)
Billy Ray
Jack Stoddard (younger)
Steven Muller
David Stoddard (younger)
Wallace Chadwell
Chris Stoddard (younger)
Bobby Walberg
Phillip Stoddard (younger)
Helen Westley
Cousin Philippa
June Lockhart
Vance
Pietro Sosso
Otto
Clarence Muse
Sam (uncredited)
Renie Riano
Miss Bunson, the Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Ratoff
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hurlbut, Michael Blankfort
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Adam Had Four Sons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Ratoff
William Hurlbut, Michael Blankfort, Charles Bonner
W. Franke Harling
J. Peverell Marley
Francis D. Lyon
Robert E. Sherwood
Department Leadership Roster
William Hurlbut
Screenplay
Gregory Ratoff
Director
Michael Blankfort
Screenplay
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Francis D. Lyon
Editor
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Robert E. Sherwood
Producer
David S. Hall
Production Design
David Kidd
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adam Had Four Sons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adam Had Four Sons about?
Emilie has been hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife, Molly. After Molly dies, Adam and the boys grow to depend on Emilie even more. At the same time, Emilie falls in love with Adam. The boys grow up, but Adam insists that Emilie stay on as part of the family. Her relationships with both the boys and Adam become strained after one son marries a gold-digging viper named Hester. Written by Daniel Bubbeo
Who directed Adam Had Four Sons?
Adam Had Four Sons was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Who stars in Adam Had Four Sons?
The principal cast of Adam Had Four Sons includes Ingrid Bergman, Warner Baxter, Susan Hayward, Fay Wray, Richard Denning.
When was Adam Had Four Sons released and how long is it?
Adam Had Four Sons was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Adam Had Four Sons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adam Had Four Sons was composed by W. Franke Harling.
Is Adam Had Four Sons based on a book or true story?
Adam Had Four Sons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Bonner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Adam Had Four Sons?
Adam Had Four Sons holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).