Sorrell and Son
“THE GRANDEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD. WARWICK DEEPING'S VIVID DRAMA MADE TO THRILL THE WORLD ANEW.”
Synopsis
Stephen Sorrell, a decorated war hero, raises his son Kit alone after Kit's mother deserts husband and child in the boy's infancy. Sorrell loses a promising job offer and is forced to take work as a menial. Both his dignity and his health are damaged as he suffers under the exhausting labor and harsh treatment he receives as a hotel porter. But Sorrell thrives in the knowledge that his son will benefit from his labors. Sorrell has allowed the boy to believe his mother dead, but when the mother shows up, wanting to re-enter the young man's life, Sorrell must make hard decisions.
Top Cast
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H.B. Warner
Captain Stephen Sorrell
Margot Grahame
Mrs. Dora Sorrell
Peter Penrose
Kit Sorrell as a Child
Hugh Williams
Kit Sorrell as an Adult
Winifred Shotter
Molly Pentreath
Ruby Miller
Mrs. Palfrey
Evelyn Roberts
Mr. Roland
Donald Calthrop
Dr. Richard Orange
Arthur Chesney
Mr. Porteous
Wally Patch
Buck
Hope Davy
Ethel
Louis Hayward
Duncan
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Raymond
- Screenplay & Story
- Warwick Deeping, Lydia Hayward
- Original Title
- Sorrell and Son
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- British & Dominions Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Raymond
Warwick Deeping, Lydia Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Raymond
Director
Lydia Hayward
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorrell and Son
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What is Sorrell and Son about?
Stephen Sorrell, a decorated war hero, raises his son Kit alone after Kit's mother deserts husband and child in the boy's infancy. Sorrell loses a promising job offer and is forced to take work as a menial. Both his dignity and his health are damaged as he suffers under the exhausting labor and harsh treatment he receives as a hotel porter. But Sorrell thrives in the knowledge that his son will benefit from his labors. Sorrell has allowed the boy to believe his mother dead, but when the mother shows up, wanting to re-enter the young man's life, Sorrell must make hard decisions.
Who directed Sorrell and Son?
Sorrell and Son was directed by Jack Raymond.
Who stars in Sorrell and Son?
The principal cast of Sorrell and Son includes H.B. Warner, Margot Grahame, Peter Penrose, Hugh Williams, Winifred Shotter.
When was Sorrell and Son released and how long is it?
Sorrell and Son was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is Sorrell and Son based on a book or true story?
Sorrell and Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Warwick Deeping".