The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
Young Bill Emory is a typical mischievous, rambunctious boy, but his father William is a strict disciplinarian, and Bill is constantly being punished for simple childhood transgressions. Finally Bill can take no more of his father's excessive punishments and runs away. Complications ensue.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- William BeaudineDirector
- Hope LoringScreenplay
Cast
- Leon JanneyBill Emory
- Lewis StoneWilliam Emory
- Irene RichRuth Emory
- John HallidayDr. Franklin
- Mickey BennettJunior Pettis
- Robert DandridgeVestibule Pullman Porter
- George H. ReedPullman Porter Johnson
- Gertrude HowardDinah
- Bertha MannMrs. Stewart
- Grover LigonChauffeur
Themes
small townparent child relationshipprodigal son