Son of a Gun
Synopsis
A farce of comic characters, full of dream-like impossible doings that compel laughter through being so impossible. One of the characters is in a room where a bomb is exploded. He is blown up through the chimney, takes a jump from the roof and lands on a horse quietly waiting below and gallops off. The whole story is of this same material.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. Richard Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Lehrman
- Original Title
- Son of a Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. Richard Jones
Henry Lehrman
Henry Lehrman, William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
F. Richard Jones
Director
Henry Lehrman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of a Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Son of a Gun about?
A farce of comic characters, full of dream-like impossible doings that compel laughter through being so impossible. One of the characters is in a room where a bomb is exploded. He is blown up through the chimney, takes a jump from the roof and lands on a horse quietly waiting below and gallops off. The whole story is of this same material.
Who directed Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun was directed by F. Richard Jones.
Who stars in Son of a Gun?
The principal cast of Son of a Gun includes Billie Ritchie, Winifred Westover, Sidney Smith, Hugh Fay.
When was Son of a Gun released and how long is it?
Son of a Gun was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 25m.