His Mother's Boy
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His Mother's Boy

7.0 / 10 1917 50mNR English
Drama

Storyline

After his father dies amidst rumors that he was an oil swindler, Matthew Denton goes to Texas to discover the truth. But he has been spoiled by his mother and he has a hard time adjusting to his rough surroundings.

Cast & Crew

Charles Ray

Charles Ray

Matthew Denton

Lead
Doris May

Doris May

Mabel Glenny

William Elmer

William Elmer

Banty Jones

Josef Swickard

Josef Swickard

Tom Glenny (as Joseph Swickard)

Jerome Storm

Jerome Storm

Jimmie Noonan

Gertrude Claire

Gertrude Claire

Mrs. Denton

Lydia Knott

Lydia Knott

Mrs. Glenny

CW

Charlotte Woods

A Country Girl (uncredited)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Victor Schertzinger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. His Mother's Boy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker