My Son John
You'll be shocked by John's scandalous secret !
- 1952
- Rated NR
- 2h 2m
- Drama
Rating: 5.6 out of 10TMDB(11 votes)
Overview
In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Story (1953)
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Music
Music by Robert E. Dolan
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Harry Stradling
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Leo McCareyScreenplay, Story
- Myles ConnollyScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 8, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Helen HayesLucille Jefferson
Van HeflinStedman
Dean JaggerDan Jefferson
Robert WalkerJohn Jefferson
Minor WatsonDr. Carver
Frank McHughFather O'Dowd
Richard JaeckelChuck Jefferson
James YoungBen Jefferson- Jimmie DundeeTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Douglas EvansGovernment Employee (uncredited)
Nancy HaleNurse (uncredited)- Sam HarrisProfessor at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited)
Todd KarnsBedford (uncredited)
Leo McCareyJohn Jefferson (voice) (uncredited)
Lee MillerPoliceman at Shooting Scene (uncredited)
David NewellFBI Agent (uncredited)- Vera StokesSecretary (uncredited)
- Fred SweeneyCleaner (uncredited)
- Margaret WellsNurse (uncredited)
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