Mother's Boy
“A Mother's love-A Boy's Ambition- A Girl's Devotion. All Pictured in Sound.”
Synopsis
Young Irish lad Tommy O'Day lives in a poor section of New York's Lower East Side, and is blessed with a beautiful singing voice. After an argument with his father, who accuses him of stealing the family's life savings, Tommy leaves home and gets a job singing in a cabaret. He is successful and soon lands the lead in a Broadway revue. On opening night, just as he is about to go on stage, he receives word that his mother, who he has not seen since he left home, is dying and wants to see him.
Top Cast
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Morton Downey
Tommy O'Day
Beryl Mercer
Mrs.O'Day
John T. Doyle
Mr.O'Day
Brian Donlevy
Harry O'Day
Helen Chandler
Rose Lyndon
Osgood Perkins
Jake Sturmberg
Lorin Raker
Joe Bush
Barbara Bennett
Beatrix Townleigh
Jennie Moskowitz
Mrs. Apfelbaum
Jacob Frank
Mr. Apfelbaum
Louis Sorin
Mr. Bumble
Robert Gleckler
Gus LeGrand
Tyrell Davis
Duke of Pomplum
Allen Vincent
Dinslow
Leslie Stowe
Evangelist
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradley Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Markey
- Original Title
- Mother's Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Barker
Gene Markey, Bud Green
Walter Strenge, Harry Stradling Sr., Philip Tannura
Edward Pfitzenmeier
Robert Kane
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Bradley Barker
Director
Gene Markey
Screenplay
Robert Kane
Producer
Edward Pfitzenmeier
Editor
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Mother's Boy
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What is Mother's Boy about?
Young Irish lad Tommy O'Day lives in a poor section of New York's Lower East Side, and is blessed with a beautiful singing voice. After an argument with his father, who accuses him of stealing the family's life savings, Tommy leaves home and gets a job singing in a cabaret. He is successful and soon lands the lead in a Broadway revue. On opening night, just as he is about to go on stage, he receives word that his mother, who he has not seen since he left home, is dying and wants to see him.
Who directed Mother's Boy?
Mother's Boy was directed by Bradley Barker.
Who stars in Mother's Boy?
The principal cast of Mother's Boy includes Morton Downey, Beryl Mercer, John T. Doyle, Brian Donlevy, Helen Chandler.
When was Mother's Boy released and how long is it?
Mother's Boy was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother's Boy?
Mother's Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).