Movie Description
Mother's Boy
(1929)Overview
Young Irish lad Tommy O'Day lives in a poor section of New York's Lower East Side, and is blessed with a beautiful singing voice. After an argument with his father, who accuses him of stealing the family's life savings, Tommy leaves home and gets a job singing in a cabaret. He is successful and soon lands the lead in a Broadway revue. On opening night, just as he is about to go on stage, he receives word that his mother, who he has not seen since he left home, is dying and wants to see him.
Featured Crew
Cast
Tommy O'Day
Mrs.O'Day
Mr.O'Day
Harry O'Day
Rose Lyndon
Jake Sturmberg
Joe Bush
Beatrix Townleigh
Mrs. Apfelbaum
Mr. Apfelbaum
Mr. Bumble
Gus LeGrand
Duke of Pomplum
Dinslow
Evangelist
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Facts
Original TitleMother's Boy
Status Released
Release Information
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1929-07-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 22m
Production CompaniesPathé Exchange
Genres
- Drama
- Music
