Seed (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film
Released in 1931, Seed is a drama film directed by John M. Stahl, running about 96 minutes. “Girls! "SEED" is your story!...it is made up of the thoughts you think in secret - good and bad - and since your thoughts are YOU, so "Seed" is YOU! DOn't fail to see the picture that reaches” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bart is a clerk for a publishing company; he has written a novel. His wife Peggy and he have five children. Bart's former girlfriend Mildred is manager of the company's Paris office. She manages to get the novel published and talks Bart into marrying her after he divorces Peggy. Initially successful, Bart must turn to writing trash to keep Mildred in money. When he sees how well his four sons and daughter Margaret have grown without his help, he asks Peggy to let them all come live with him and Mildred. Peggy agrees, but the arrival of his beloved children puts Mildred's future in jeopardy. Written by Ed Stephan
Who’s in it. Seed stars John Boles as Bart Carter, Genevieve Tobin as Mildred, Lois Wilson as Peggy Carter and Raymond Hackett as Junior Carter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seed (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Seed?
- Seed stars John Boles, Genevieve Tobin, Lois Wilson, Raymond Hackett and Bette Davis.
- When was Seed released?
- Seed was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.