Three Sons
“HE COULD BUILD UP A BUSINESS but not a FAMILY!”
Synopsis
A shop owner tries to interest his heirs in the family business.
Top Cast
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Edward Ellis
Daniel Pardway
William Gargan
Thane Pardway
Kent Taylor
Gene Pardway
J. Edward Bromberg
Abe Ullman
Katharine Alexander
Abigail Pardway
Virginia Vale
Phoebe Pardway
Kirby Grant
Bert Pardway
Dick Hogan
Freddie Pardway
Grady Sutton
Grimson
Pamela Blake
Mamie Donaldson
Alexander D'Arcy
Prince Nicky - Phoebe's Husband
Barbara Pepper
Viola
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist
- Original Title
- Three Sons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hively
John Twist, Lester Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hively
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Sons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Sons about?
A shop owner tries to interest his heirs in the family business.
Who directed Three Sons?
Three Sons was directed by Jack Hively.
Who stars in Three Sons?
The principal cast of Three Sons includes Edward Ellis, William Gargan, Kent Taylor, J. Edward Bromberg, Katharine Alexander.
When was Three Sons released and how long is it?
Three Sons was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Is Three Sons based on a book or true story?
Three Sons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lester Cohen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Sons?
Three Sons holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).