Her Boy
“A POWERFUL STORY OF MOTHER LOVE AND PATRIOTISM”
Synopsis
When the United States enters World War I, the widowed Helen worries that she will lose her only son David, who has just turned 21. Although David patriotically urges the employees at his factory to enlist, he reluctantly gives in to his mother's pleas to remain at home with her. When David is drafted, his panic-stricken mother alters the date on his birth certificate, although the later birth date implies that he is illegitimate. Disgusted, David enlists under an assumed name, thus shaming Helen, who confesses her dishonesty to the townspeople. Her son, now in uniform, then forgives her.
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Effie Shannon
Helen Morrison
Niles Welch
David Morrison
Pauline Curley
Virginia Gordon
Pat O'Malley
Charlie Turner
Charles Riegel
Reverend Mr. Kimberly
Ferike Boros
Mrs. Schultz
James T. Galloway
Colonel Danby Gordon
William Bechtel
Oscar Schultz
Charles Sutton
Dr. Swift
Violet Axzelle
Gretchen
James Robert Chandler
Abner Turner
Anthony Byrd
S. McAlpin
J.C. Bates
Edmund Wright
George Demarest
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert S. Le Vino, W. Carey Wonderly
- Original Title
- Her Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Irving
Albert S. Le Vino, W. Carey Wonderly
Harry Davis
Department Leadership Roster
George Irving
Director
Harry Davis
Director of Photography
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What is Her Boy about?
When the United States enters World War I, the widowed Helen worries that she will lose her only son David, who has just turned 21. Although David patriotically urges the employees at his factory to enlist, he reluctantly gives in to his mother's pleas to remain at home with her. When David is drafted, his panic-stricken mother alters the date on his birth certificate, although the later birth date implies that he is illegitimate. Disgusted, David enlists under an assumed name, thus shaming Helen, who confesses her dishonesty to the townspeople. Her son, now in uniform, then forgives her.
Who directed Her Boy?
Her Boy was directed by George Irving.
Who stars in Her Boy?
The principal cast of Her Boy includes Effie Shannon, Niles Welch, Pauline Curley, Pat O'Malley, Charles Riegel.
When was Her Boy released and how long is it?
Her Boy was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.