To Dorothy, a Son (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1954, To Dorothy, a Son is a comedy film directed by Muriel Box, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s 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 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?
Who’s in it. To Dorothy, a Son stars Shelley Winters as Myrtle La Mar, Peggy Cummins as Dorothy Rapallo, John Gregson as Tony Rapallo and Wilfrid Hyde-White as Starke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, To Dorothy, a Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Dorothy, a Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Dorothy, a Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Dorothy, a Son (1954)?
- In GB, To Dorothy, a Son is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Dorothy, a Son worth watching?
- To Dorothy, a Son holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Dorothy, a Son?
- To Dorothy, a Son stars Shelley Winters, Peggy Cummins, John Gregson, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Mona Washbourne.
- When was To Dorothy, a Son released?
- To Dorothy, a Son was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.