Boy of Mine
| Boy of Mine | |
|---|---|
 Film still with Ben Alexander on sheet music cover | |
| Directed by | William Beaudine |
| Written by | Louis D. Lighton(screenplay),Hope Loring |
| Based on | "Misunderstood" byBooth Tarkington |
| Cinematography | Ray June,William Rees,George Richter |
| Edited by | Robert De Lacey |
Production company | J.K. McDonald Productions |
| Distributed by | Associated First National Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent(Englishintertitles) |
Boy of Mineis a 1923 Americansilentfamily drama filmdirected byWilliam Beaudinethat was based upon a short story byBooth Tarkington.It starsBen Alexander,Rockliffe Fellowes,andHenry B. Walthall.Wendy L. Marshall stated that "Beaudine had theMidas touchwhen it came to directing children "in films like this andPenrod and Sam.[1]
Plot
[edit]As described in a film magazine review,[2]young Bill Latimer is wrecking his father's nerves with his boyish pranks. The father does not rightly understand the lad, and, when he punishes him for his unwitting disobedience, Bill runs away. He is brought back home by Dr. Robert Mason, who saves Bill from some kidnappers. Bill's mother leaves the home with her son. This separation makes the father realizes his mistakes, leading to a resolution for the whole family.
Cast
[edit]- Ben Alexanderas Bill Latimer
- Rockliffe Fellowesas Dr. Robert Mason
- Henry B. Walthallas William Latimer
- Irene Richas Ruth Latimer
- Dot Farleyas Mrs. Pettis
- Lawrence Licalzi as Junior Pettis
- Eugene Jacksonas Little Boy (uncredited)
- Jack Kenny as Minor Role (uncredited)
References
[edit]- ^Marshall, Wendy L. (January 1, 2005).William Beaudine: From Silents to Television.Scarecrow Press. p. 138.ISBN978-0-8108-5218-1.
- ^Pardy, George T. (January 5, 1924)."Box Office Reviews:Boy of Mine".Exhibitors Trade Review.15(6). New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 22.RetrievedMay 25,2022.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in thepublic domain.
External links
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- Boy of MineatIMDb
- SynopsisatAllMovie
- Lobby cardat alamy
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