Edward, My Son (1949)

movie

(1410)

Country: UK, USA
Genres: Drama, Romance
Release: 1949-06-01
Director: George Cukor (1899–1983)
Writers: Robert Morley (I) (1908–1992) , Donald Ogden Stewart , Noel Langley
Language: English
Stars: Spencer Tracy , Deborah Kerr (1921–2007) , Ian Hunter , James Donald , Mervyn Johns , Leueen MacGrath , Felix Aylmer (1889–1979) , Walter Fitzgerald , Tilsa Page , Ernest Jay
Runtime: 112 min
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total
AKA: Edward, mijn zoon (Netherlands the) , Edoardo, mio figlio (Italy) , Edward, My Son (Australia) , Eduard, mi hijo (Argentina) , Edward, My Son (United Kingdom) , Mi hijo Edward (Spain) , Edouard, mon fils (Belgium) , Eduardo, mi hijo (Mexico) , Edward, mój syn (Poland) , Edward, My Son (Canada) , Edward fiam (Hungary) , Edward, min son (Sweden) , Edward, mein Sohn , Эдвард, мой сын , Edouarde, paidi mou (Greece) , Edouard, mon fils (France, French Republic) , Eduard, mijn zoon (Belgium) , Edward, My Son (United States of America) , Εδουάρδε, παιδί μου (Greece) , Meu Filho (Brazil) , Edward, mon fils (France, French Republic) , Poikani Edward (Finland) , Meu Filho Eduardo (Portugal, Portuguese Republic) , Edward, mi hijo (Spain) , Edward, My Son
Plot: Londoners Arnold and Evelyn Boult had high hopes for their son Edward's life; his relatively-short life was one of privilege and irresponsibility. It ended at 23 when he was killed in battle in World War II. Arnold recounts pivotal moments in his son's life, such as a serious medical issue at 5, near-expulsion from a prestigious private school at 12, and impregnating a girl he had no intention of marrying at 20--and the extreme measures Arnold took to protect his son's name. But other things Arnold did throughout Edward's life, like having an extramarital affair, show that he acted more for his own happiness and standing in the community, which eventually included being dubbed a Lord. His actions have dire consequences for many, including Evelyn, who begins to hate her husband and sadly admits that she never really understood or knew her son. But after Edward's death, old family friend Dr. Larry Woodhope does his small part to ensure that Arnold's family legacy cannot continue.
IMDB:tt0041329