Drama · United States of America · 1952 · 2h 2m

My Son John

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Director

Cast

Helen Hayes as Lucille Jefferson Van Heflin as Stedman Dean Jagger as Dan Jefferson Robert Walker as John Jefferson Minor Watson as Dr. Carver Frank McHugh as Father O'Dowd

Crew

Harry Stradling Sr. — Director of Photography Marvin Coil — Editor Robert Emmett Dolan — Original Music Composer Leo McCarey — Screenplay Myles Connolly — Screenplay Leo McCarey — Story

Tagline

You'll be shocked by John's scandalous secret !

Synopsis

In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Leo McCarey Director Harry Stradling Sr. Director of Photography Marvin Coil Editor Robert Emmett Dolan Original Music Composer Leo McCarey Screenplay Myles Connolly Screenplay Leo McCarey Story Leo McCarey Producer Edith Head Costume Design

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