Father and the Boys
Synopsis
Wealthy stockbroker Lemuel Morewood wants his sons, Billy and Tom, to learn the business and marry Emily Donelson and Frances Berkeley, respectively. Billy, however, is infatuated with Mrs. Bruce Guilford, a leader of the "smart set," while Tom loves boxing. At a dinner for which Lemuel hires Bessie Brayton, an orphan from the West, to entertain, Lemuel responds to Bessie's taunts about being old-fashioned by winning a lot of money gambling with Major Bellamy Didsworth, who tries to swindle Bessie, and leaves with her to spend it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph De Grasse
- Screenplay & Story
- George Ade
- Original Title
- Father and the Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph De Grasse
George Ade, Ida May Park
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph De Grasse
Director
George Ade
Screenplay
Ida May Park
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father and the Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father and the Boys about?
Wealthy stockbroker Lemuel Morewood wants his sons, Billy and Tom, to learn the business and marry Emily Donelson and Frances Berkeley, respectively. Billy, however, is infatuated with Mrs. Bruce Guilford, a leader of the "smart set," while Tom loves boxing. At a dinner for which Lemuel hires Bessie Brayton, an orphan from the West, to entertain, Lemuel responds to Bessie's taunts about being old-fashioned by winning a lot of money gambling with Major Bellamy Didsworth, who tries to swindle Bessie, and leaves with her to spend it.
Who directed Father and the Boys?
Father and the Boys was directed by Joseph De Grasse.
Who stars in Father and the Boys?
The principal cast of Father and the Boys includes Digby Bell, Louise Lovely, Harry Ham, Colin Chase, Yona Landowska.
When was Father and the Boys released and how long is it?
Father and the Boys was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 55m.