His Father's Son
“With the money gone what chance has the son of a millionare?”
Synopsis
Thrown out of his dad's house without a penny to his name, playboy J. Dabney Barron is told not to return until he has proven that he can keep a job for an entire month. After several false starts, our hero is hired to keep flighty heiress Betty Arden out of trouble. He not only succeeds but manages to get his hands on a valuable jewel that has long been coveted by his father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George D. Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis, Channing Pollock, Rennold Wolf
- Original Title
- His Father's Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George D. Baker
June Mathis, Channing Pollock, Rennold Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
George D. Baker
Director
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 His Father's Son
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What is His Father's Son about?
Thrown out of his dad's house without a penny to his name, playboy J. Dabney Barron is told not to return until he has proven that he can keep a job for an entire month. After several false starts, our hero is hired to keep flighty heiress Betty Arden out of trouble. He not only succeeds but manages to get his hands on a valuable jewel that has long been coveted by his father.
Who directed His Father's Son?
His Father's Son was directed by George D. Baker.
Who stars in His Father's Son?
The principal cast of His Father's Son includes Lionel Barrymore, Frank Currier, Charles Eldridge, Irene Howley, George A. Wright.
When was His Father's Son released and how long is it?
His Father's Son was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Father's Son?
His Father's Son holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).