Edward, My Son

Mar 1, 1949

1h 52m

★ 6.4

Broadway Stage Hit . . . Now on the Screen !

Overview

Following the death of his only son, a ruthless businessman reflects on his life, his unhappy marriage and his questionable parenting skills.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Arnold Boult

Spencer Tracy

Evelyn Boult

Deborah Kerr

Doctor Larry Woodhope

Ian Hunter

Bronton

James Donald

Harry Sempkin

Mervyn Johns

Eileen Perrin

Leueen MacGrath

Mr. Hanray

Felix Aylmer

Mr. Kedner

Walter Fitzgerald

Betty Foxley

Tilsa Page

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