Sorrell and Son
"Would you give your strength year after year---fight hardship and failure---and finally give your life---that your son might live and love!"
Originally released in 1927. Sorrell and Son is a drama film. directed by Herbert Brenon.
Starring H.B. Warner, Anna Q. Nilsson, and Mickey McBan
Synopsis
Stephen Sorrell, a decorated war hero, raises his son Kit alone after Kit's mother deserts husband and child in the boy's infancy. Sorrell loses a promising job offer and is forced to take work as a menial. Both his dignity and his health are damaged as he suffers under the exhausting labor and harsh treatment he receives as a hotel porter. But Sorrell thrives in the knowledge that his son will benefit from his labors. Sorrell has allowed the boy to believe his mother dead, but when the mother shows up, wanting to re-enter the young man's life, Sorrell must make hard decisions. Preserved and restored by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
H.B. Warner
as Stephen Sorrell
Anna Q. Nilsson
as Dora Sorrell
Mickey McBan
as Kit, as a child
Mickey McBan
as Flo Palfrey
Lionel Belmore
as John Palfrey
Carmel Myers
as Flo Palfrey
Norman Trevor
as Thomas Roland
Betsy Ann Hisle
as Molly, as a child
Louis Wolheim
as Buck
Paul McAllister
as Dr. Orange
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions
- Feature Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sorrell and Son about?
Stephen Sorrell, a decorated war hero, raises his son Kit alone after Kit's mother deserts husband and child in the boy's infancy. Sorrell loses a promising job offer and is forced to take work as ...
Who directed Sorrell and Son?
Sorrell and Son was directed by Herbert Brenon.
How long is Sorrell and Son?
Sorrell and Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Sorrell and Son released?
Sorrell and Son was released on December 2, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sorrell and Son?
The main cast of Sorrell and Son includes H.B. Warner, Anna Q. Nilsson, Mickey McBan, Mickey McBan, Lionel Belmore.