The Bond Boy
“Plot summaryAdd synopsis Taglines The splendid equal of "Tol'able David" in drama, power and in every way. A drama of a southern boy too young to realize, too old to forget. He had saved others and yet could not save himself.”
Synopsis
For the sake of his impoverished mother, Joe Newbolt bonds himself to harsh Isom Chase. Ollie Chase tires of the difficult life her husband has forced on her and plans to elope with Cyrus Morgan, but Joe's sense of honor forces him to intervene. While Joe is trying to persuade Ollie not to proceed with her plans, Chase discovers him with his wife, misunderstands, reaches for his gun, and is accidentally killed. Joe protects Mrs. Chase, though he is accused of murder, tried, convicted, and sentenced to be hanged.
Top Cast
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Richard Barthelmess
Peter Newbolt (father) / John Newbolt
Charles Hill Mailes
Isom Chase
Ned Sparks
Cyrus Morgan
Lawrence D'Orsay
Colonel Price
Bob Williamson
Lawyer Hammer
Leslie King
District Attorney
Jerry Sinclair
Sheriff
Tom Maguire
Lucia Backus Seger
Virginia Magee
Alice Price
Mary Alden
Mrs. Newboat
Mary Thurman
Ollie Chase
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles E. Whittaker, George Washington Ogden
- Original Title
- The Bond Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Inspiration Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Charles E. Whittaker, George Washington Ogden
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Charles E. Whittaker
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bond Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bond Boy about?
For the sake of his impoverished mother, Joe Newbolt bonds himself to harsh Isom Chase. Ollie Chase tires of the difficult life her husband has forced on her and plans to elope with Cyrus Morgan, but Joe's sense of honor forces him to intervene. While Joe is trying to persuade Ollie not to proceed with her plans, Chase discovers him with his wife, misunderstands, reaches for his gun, and is accidentally killed. Joe protects Mrs. Chase, though he is accused of murder, tried, convicted, and sentenced to be hanged.
Who directed The Bond Boy?
The Bond Boy was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in The Bond Boy?
The principal cast of The Bond Boy includes Richard Barthelmess, Charles Hill Mailes, Ned Sparks, Lawrence D'Orsay, Bob Williamson.
When was The Bond Boy released and how long is it?
The Bond Boy was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bond Boy?
The Bond Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).