To Dorothy, a Son
Originally released in 1954. To Dorothy, a Son is a comedy film. directed by Muriel Box. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shelley Winters, Peggy Cummins, and John Gregson
Synopsis
Under a complicated bequest from her uncle, Myrtle stands to inherit $2,000,000 if her ex-husband doesn't have any male heirs on the way, else he gets the cash. She journies from New York to England, and finally tracks him down with his heavily pregnant new wife. Should she try and woo him back or challenge the legality of the new marriage?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shelley Winters
as Myrtle La Mar
Peggy Cummins
as Dorothy Rapallo
John Gregson
as Tony Rapallo
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Starke
Mona Washbourne
as Midwife Appleby
Maurice Kaufmann
as Elmer the Pianist
Joan Sims
as Telephone Operator
Aubrey Mather
as Dr. Cameron
Hal Osmond
as Livingston Potts
Hartley Power
as Cy Daniel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Welbeck-Gina
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Dorothy, a Son about?
Under a complicated bequest from her uncle, Myrtle stands to inherit $2,000,000 if her ex-husband doesn't have any male heirs on the way, else he gets the cash. She journies from New York to Englan...
Who directed To Dorothy, a Son?
To Dorothy, a Son was directed by Muriel Box.
How long is To Dorothy, a Son?
To Dorothy, a Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was To Dorothy, a Son released?
To Dorothy, a Son was released on October 31, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Dorothy, a Son?
The main cast of To Dorothy, a Son includes Shelley Winters, Peggy Cummins, John Gregson, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Mona Washbourne.