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Mother's Boy (1929): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1929 · Film

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Released in 1929, Mother's Boy is a drama and musik film directed by Bradley Barker, running about 82 minutes. “A Mother's love-A Boy's Ambition- A Girl's Devotion. All Pictured in Sound.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Young Irish lad Tommy O'Day lives in a poor section of New York's Lower East Side, and is blessed with a beautiful singing voice. After an argument with his father, who accuses him of stealing the family's life savings, Tommy leaves home and gets a job singing in a cabaret. He is successful and soon lands the lead in a Broadway revue. On opening night, just as he is about to go on stage, he receives word that his mother, who he has not seen since he left home, is dying and wants to see him.

Who’s in it. Mother's Boy stars Morton Downey as Tommy O'Day, Beryl Mercer as Mrs.O'Day, John T. Doyle as Mr.O'Day and Brian Donlevy as Harry O'Day, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother's Boy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mother's Boy tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Mother's Boy (1929)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother's Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Mother's Boy?
Mother's Boy stars Morton Downey, Beryl Mercer, John T. Doyle, Brian Donlevy and Helen Chandler.
When was Mother's Boy released?
Mother's Boy was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.