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The Son's Return

The Son's Return

The Son's Return

1909•11m•

★5.6(9 ratings)

Drama

Overview

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.

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Main Cast

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

Mary

Herbert Prior

Herbert Prior

The Father

Charles West

Charles West

Will

Anita Hendrie

Anita Hendrie

The Mother

Harry Solter

Harry Solter

The Employer

Edwin August

Edwin August

Charles Avery

Charles Avery

Extra

Clara T. Bracy

Clara T. Bracy

Arthur V. Johnson

Arthur V. Johnson

On Stairs / In Bank

David Miles

David Miles

Neighbor

Owen Moore

Owen Moore

On Stairs / In Bank

Anthony O'Sullivan

Anthony O'Sullivan

Creditor

Full Crew

Direction

Director: D.W. Griffith

Writing

Screenplay: D.W. Griffith
Novel: Guy de Maupassant

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Billy Bitzer

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#1

The film was directed by D.W. Griffith.

#2

The screenplay was written by D.W. Griffith.

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Cinematography was handled by Billy Bitzer.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt0001044.

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Rating

5.6/10

Average

9 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Son's Return

Status:

Released

Language:

No Language

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Biograph Company

Biograph Company