Sarah and Son
"A Powerful Drama of Mother Love"
Originally released in 1930. Sarah and Son is a drama film. directed by Dorothy Arzner. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, and Fuller Mellish Jr.
Synopsis
A ne'er-do-well husband, after years of abusing his wife, disappears with their son, and winds up selling him to a wealthy family. Years later, the wife, now a world-famous opera singer, finally has enough time and money to begin a search for him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ruth Chatterton
as Sarah Storm
Fredric March
as Howard Vanning
Fuller Mellish Jr.
as Jim Grey
Gilbert Emery
as John Ashemore
Doris Lloyd
as Martha Ashemore
William Stack
as Cyril Belloc
Philippe De Lacy
as Bobby
Edgar Norton
as Vanning's Butler (Uncredited)
Douglas Scott
as Young Bobby (Uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
as Belloc's Maid (Uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah and Son about?
A ne'er-do-well husband, after years of abusing his wife, disappears with their son, and winds up selling him to a wealthy family. Years later, the wife, now a world-famous opera singer, finally ha...
Who directed Sarah and Son?
Sarah and Son was directed by Dorothy Arzner.
How long is Sarah and Son?
Sarah and Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Sarah and Son released?
Sarah and Son was released on March 14, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sarah and Son?
The main cast of Sarah and Son includes Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, Fuller Mellish Jr., Gilbert Emery, Doris Lloyd.