The Only Son (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1914, The Only Son is a drama film directed by Oscar Apfel, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Thomas Brainerd, Sr., as a prospector, is a dutiful and loving husband and father, but when he strikes gold he becomes obsessed with business and all his relationships suffer. Due to his inattention his wife nearly strays and his son bitter at his father lack of understanding becomes estranged. All end happily though.
Who’s in it. The Only Son stars Jane Darwell as Mrs. Brainerd, Thomas W. Ross as Thomas Brainerd, Jr., Jim Blackwell as Thomas Brainerd, Sr. and A. MacMillan as Henry Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Only Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Only Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Only Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Only Son (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Only Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Only Son worth watching?
- The Only Son holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Only Son?
- The Only Son stars Jane Darwell, Thomas W. Ross, Jim Blackwell, A. MacMillan and Merta Carpenter.
- When was The Only Son released?
- The Only Son was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.