Son of the Guardsman
“Sherwood Forest Rings to the Cry of Glorious Battle in This Thrilling Serial Spectacle!”
Synopsis
David Trent is a nobleman who forms an outlaw group to combat his evil uncle Sir Edgar Bullard. The outlaws of Sherwood Forest are championing young Roger Mowbray, really Prince Richard, whose right to the throne is being usurped by an evil regent. 15 episode adventure serial.
Top Cast
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Robert Shaw
David Trent
Daun Kennedy
Louise Markham
Robert "Buzz" Henry
Roger Mowbry
Hugh Prosser
Red Robert
Leonard Penn
Mark Crowell
I. Stanford Jolley
Sir William Pryor (uncredited)
Charles King
Sir Edgar Bullard (uncredited)
Wheeler Oakman
Lord Markham (uncredited)
John Merton
Lord Hampton (uncredited)
Frank Ellis
Morgan (uncredited)
Ray Bennett
Duncan (uncredited)
Belle Mitchell
Dame Duncan (uncredited)
Al Ferguson
Lynn (uncredited)
Jock Mahoney
Captain Kenley (uncredited)
Ted Adams
Emissary from London (uncredited)
John Hart
Martin, Bullard soldier (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Bullard Soldier (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Outlaw (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derwin Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Clay, George H. Plympton, Harry L. Fraser
- Original Title
- Son of the Guardsman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derwin Abrahams
Lewis Clay, George H. Plympton, Harry L. Fraser
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Clay
Screenplay
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Harry L. Fraser
Screenplay
Derwin Abrahams
Director
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 Son of the Guardsman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Son of the Guardsman about?
David Trent is a nobleman who forms an outlaw group to combat his evil uncle Sir Edgar Bullard. The outlaws of Sherwood Forest are championing young Roger Mowbray, really Prince Richard, whose right to the throne is being usurped by an evil regent. 15 episode adventure serial.
Who directed Son of the Guardsman?
Son of the Guardsman was directed by Derwin Abrahams.
Who stars in Son of the Guardsman?
The principal cast of Son of the Guardsman includes Robert Shaw, Daun Kennedy, Robert "Buzz" Henry, Hugh Prosser, Leonard Penn.
When was Son of the Guardsman released and how long is it?
Son of the Guardsman was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 5h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son of the Guardsman?
Son of the Guardsman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).