Boy of Mine

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Boy of Mine
Sheet music cover - DEAR LITTLE BOY OF MINE (1918).jpg
Film still with Ben Alexander on sheet music cover
Directed by William Beaudine
Written by Louis D. Lighton (screenplay), Hope Loring
Based on"Misunderstood"
by Booth Tarkington
Cinematography Ray June, William Rees, George Richter
Edited by Robert De Lacey
Production
company
J.K. McDonald Productions
Distributed by Associated First National Pictures
Release date
  • December 30, 1923 (1923-12-30)
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Boy of Mine is a 1923 American silent family drama film directed by William Beaudine that was based upon a short story by Booth Tarkington. It stars Ben Alexander, Rockliffe Fellowes, and Henry B. Walthall. Wendy L. Marshall stated that "Beaudine had the Midas touch when it came to directing children" in films like this and Penrod and Sam . [1]

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [2] young Bill Latimer is wrecking his father's nerves with his boyish pranks. The father does not rightly understand the lad, and, when he punishes him for his unwitting disobedience, Bill runs away. He is brought back home by Dr. Robert Mason, who saves Bill from some kidnappers. Bill's mother leaves the home with her son. This separation makes the father realizes his mistakes, leading to a resolution for the whole family.

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References

  1. Marshall, Wendy L. (January 1, 2005). William Beaudine: From Silents to Television. Scarecrow Press. p. 138. ISBN   978-0-8108-5218-1.
  2. Pardy, George T. (January 5, 1924). "Box Office Reviews: Boy of Mine". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation. 15 (6): 22. Retrieved May 25, 2022.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .