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Edward, My Son

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1hr 52min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1949
Director:
George Cukor
Starring:
Spencer Tracy, Deborah Kerr, Ian Hunter  ...more
Synopsis: Businessman Spencer Tracy is devoted beyond all reason to his son Edward. Tracy lies, cheats, steals, commits arson, and drives two people to suicide in order to smooth Edward's path in life. The boy repays this loyalty by becoming an ungrateful wastrel, who fathers a child out of wedlock and ends up killing himself. After serving a prison sentence for his crimes, Tracy tries to pick up the pieces of his shattered life by searching for Edward's child. Based on the play by Robert Morley and Noel Langley, ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
Edward, My Son is a peculiar but powerful examination of selfishness and obsession. While the movie sometimes betrays its stage origins, and while it may come across as structurally a little too pat for modern audiences, it nonetheless is a compelling experience that packs a sizeable emotional punch. Spencer Tracy plays against type as Arnold Boult. While there are several moments when Tracy displays ... Full Review
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Spencer Tracy
Arnold Boult
Deborah Kerr
Evelyn Boult
Ian Hunter
Dr. Larry Woodhope
James Donald
Bronton
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