The Son's Return (1909)
A son leaves to seek his fortune in the city. Many years later he returns and checks into his parents' inn. They don't recognize him, but noticing his fat wallet, plan to rob him.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: June 14, 1909
Cast
- Mary Pickford - Mary
- Herbert Prior - The Father
- Charles West - Will
- Anita Hendrie - The Mother
- Harry Solter - The Employer
- Edwin August
- Charles Avery - Extra
- Clara T. Bracy
- Arthur V. Johnson - On Stairs / In Bank
- David Miles - Neighbor
Screenplay
- D.W. Griffith (Screenplay)
- Guy de Maupassant (Novel)
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Son's Return about?
- A son leaves to seek his fortune in the city. Many years later he returns and checks into his parents' inn. They don't recognize him, but noticing his fat wallet, plan to rob him.
- Who directed The Son's Return?
- The Son's Return was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Son's Return?
- The Son's Return stars Mary Pickford, Herbert Prior, Charles West, Anita Hendrie, Harry Solter, Edwin August.
- How long is The Son's Return?
- The Son's Return has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Son's Return?
- The Son's Return is a Drama film.
- Where was The Son's Return produced?
- The Son's Return was produced in United States of America.