Film

My son

1939 · 1h 37m

IMDb

5.6

This dramatic tale of immigrant hardship highlights some of the traumatic problems of the immigrant experience, including alcoholism, separation and poverty. The child star, Jerry Rosenberg (Ross) gives a memorable performance as the son Benny and the film introduces two European stars Fannina Rubina and Gustav Berger. The plot centers on the story of a stage couple that develops marital problems due to the demands of the theatre. The husband, whose career is failing, insists that the wife stay home to tend their young son. The subplot focuses on the plight of a woman who chooses her career over family obligations.

• Joseph SeidenDirector · Writer · Producer
• Sholom SecundaWriter
• Chaim TauberWriter

Release date

May 9, 1939

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 37m