My Son John
“You'll be shocked by John's scandalous secret !”
Synopsis
In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.
Top Cast
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Helen Hayes
Lucille Jefferson
Van Heflin
Stedman
Dean Jagger
Dan Jefferson
Robert Walker
John Jefferson
Minor Watson
Dr. Carver
Frank McHugh
Father O'Dowd
Richard Jaeckel
Chuck Jefferson
James Young
Ben Jefferson
Jimmie Dundee
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Douglas Evans
Government Employee (uncredited)
Nancy Hale
Nurse (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Professor at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited)
Todd Karns
Bedford (uncredited)
Leo McCarey
John Jefferson (voice) (uncredited)
Lee Miller
Policeman at Shooting Scene (uncredited)
David Newell
FBI Agent (uncredited)
Vera Stokes
Secretary (uncredited)
Fred Sweeney
Cleaner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo McCarey, Myles Connolly
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- My Son John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Rainbow Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Leo McCarey, Myles Connolly, John Lee Mahin
Robert Emmett Dolan
Harry Stradling Sr.
Marvin Coil
Leo McCarey
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Leo McCarey
Screenplay
Leo McCarey
Producer
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Marvin Coil
Editor
Myles Connolly
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
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 My Son John
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Son John about?
In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.
Who directed My Son John?
My Son John was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in My Son John?
The principal cast of My Son John includes Helen Hayes, Van Heflin, Dean Jagger, Robert Walker, Minor Watson.
When was My Son John released and how long is it?
My Son John was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for My Son John?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Son John was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Son John?
My Son John holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).