Four Sons
"Big as the Heart of Humanity!"
Originally released in 1928. Four Sons is a war/drama film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Margaret Mann, James Hall, and Charles Morton
Synopsis
A family saga in which three of a Bavarian widow's sons go to war for Germany and the fourth goes to America, Germany's eventual opponent. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with L'Imaginne Ritrovato and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 1999.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Margaret Mann
as Mother Bernle
James Hall
as Joseph - Her son
Charles Morton
as Johann - Her Son
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
as Franz - Her Son
George Meeker
as Andreas - Her Son
June Collyer
as Annabelle
Earle Foxe
as Major von Stomm
Albert Gran
as The Postman
Frank Reicher
as The Schoolmaster
Archduke Leopold of Austria
as A Captain
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Four Sons about?
A family saga in which three of a Bavarian widow's sons go to war for Germany and the fourth goes to America, Germany's eventual opponent. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with...
Who directed Four Sons?
Four Sons was directed by John Ford.
How long is Four Sons?
Four Sons has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Four Sons released?
Four Sons was released on February 13, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Four Sons?
The main cast of Four Sons includes Margaret Mann, James Hall, Charles Morton, Francis X. Bushman Jr., George Meeker.