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A businessman's desire to protect his corrupt son's fortune leads to tragedy.A businessman's desire to protect his corrupt son's fortune leads to tragedy.A businessman's desire to protect his corrupt son's fortune leads to tragedy.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 nominations total
D.A. Clarke-Smith
- Army Captain
- (uncredited)
Larry Dann
- Schoolboy
- (uncredited)
Olive Milbourne
- Mr. Kedner's Secretary
- (uncredited)
Harold Scott
- Coppingham
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaA sterling example of the risk studios took in casting their stars against type: Spencer Tracy experienced box office failure only when cast as an unsympathetic character in films such as this, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941), Tortilla Flat (1942), The Sea of Grass (1946), Cass Timberlane (1947) and Plymouth Adventure (1952).
- GoofsNear the beginning of the film, Arnold brings home a baby carriage. The gate to the front walk is open when he arrives, and he hurries through it, not closing it. However, from a shot inside the house looking out, the gate is closed.
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Arnold Boult: That's where you differ from me. In my business, I never admit failure.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1949)
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Phenomenal performance by Deborah Kerr
"Edward, My Son" is a 1949 film based on the play that starred Robert Morley. Here the stars are Spencer Tracy, Deborah Kerr, and Ian Hunter. The title role, Edward, is never seen. The movie is really about his father, Arnold Boult, who spoils the boy and ruins everything and everybody he touches.
There was a mention that Spencer Tracy was miscast, that the character shouldn't be so amiable but more acid. I think in a way, Tracy's amiability was more sinister - he threatened people and seemed so cheerful about it. It's quite effective.
The revelation, the stunning, knockout performance comes from Deborah Kerr as Arnold's unhappy wife Evelyn. Young, pretty, and cheerful in the beginning, her character development, in looks and personality, is remarkable - right down to her osteoporotic walk with the slightly stooped shoulders. How often do we see really wonderful actors play older people with just a little gray in their hair, with nothing else changed? The only other "aging" performance I have seen to equal this was Emma Thompson at the end of "Remains of the Day."
I always knew Deborah Kerr was a fine actress, but obviously, she mostly did roles that were beneath her capability.
Ian Hunter is very good as the doctor s a man who see through Arnold's behavior, and who has always been in love with Evelyn.
Don't miss Kerr's performance in this film.
There was a mention that Spencer Tracy was miscast, that the character shouldn't be so amiable but more acid. I think in a way, Tracy's amiability was more sinister - he threatened people and seemed so cheerful about it. It's quite effective.
The revelation, the stunning, knockout performance comes from Deborah Kerr as Arnold's unhappy wife Evelyn. Young, pretty, and cheerful in the beginning, her character development, in looks and personality, is remarkable - right down to her osteoporotic walk with the slightly stooped shoulders. How often do we see really wonderful actors play older people with just a little gray in their hair, with nothing else changed? The only other "aging" performance I have seen to equal this was Emma Thompson at the end of "Remains of the Day."
I always knew Deborah Kerr was a fine actress, but obviously, she mostly did roles that were beneath her capability.
Ian Hunter is very good as the doctor s a man who see through Arnold's behavior, and who has always been in love with Evelyn.
Don't miss Kerr's performance in this film.
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- Edward, mein Sohn
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- $2,421,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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