Father's Son
Synopsis
Young Bill Emory is a typical mischievous, rambunctious boy, but his father William is a strict disciplinarian, and Bill is constantly being punished for simple childhood transgressions. Finally Bill can take no more of his father's excessive punishments and runs away. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Hope Loring
- Original Score
- Cecil Copping, David Mendoza, Leon Rosebrook
- Original Title
- Father's Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Hope Loring, Booth Tarkington
Cecil Copping, David Mendoza, Leon Rosebrook
Robert North
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
William Beaudine
Director
Robert North
Producer
Hope Loring
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father's Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father's Son about?
Young Bill Emory is a typical mischievous, rambunctious boy, but his father William is a strict disciplinarian, and Bill is constantly being punished for simple childhood transgressions. Finally Bill can take no more of his father's excessive punishments and runs away. Complications ensue.
Who directed Father's Son?
Father's Son was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Father's Son?
The principal cast of Father's Son includes Leon Janney, Lewis Stone, Irene Rich, John Halliday, Mickey Bennett.
When was Father's Son released and how long is it?
Father's Son was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Father's Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father's Son was composed by Cecil Copping, David Mendoza, Leon Rosebrook.
Is Father's Son based on a book or true story?
Father's Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Booth Tarkington".