Sarah and Son (1930)
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- 1h 26min
- Drama, Romance
- 14 Mar 1930 (USA)
- Movie
After years of abusing his wife, a ne'er-do-well husband disappears with their son--and winds up selling him to a wealthy family. Years later, the wife, now a world-famous opera singer, finally has enough time and money to begin a search...
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Cast
| Ruth Chatterton | ... |
Sarah Storm
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| Fredric March | ... |
Howard Vanning
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Fuller Mellish Jr. | ... |
Jim Grey
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| Gilbert Emery | ... |
Mr. John Ashmore
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| Doris Lloyd | ... |
Mrs. Ashmore
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William Stack | ... |
Cyril Belloc
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| Philippe De Lacy | ... |
Bobby
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| Edgar Norton | ... |
Vanning's Butler (uncredited)
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| Douglas Scott | ... |
Bobby as a Small Child (uncredited)
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| Madame Sul-Te-Wan | ... |
Belloc's Maid (uncredited)
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Lottie Williams | ... |
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| Dick Winslow | ... |
Servant's Son (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dorothy Arzner | ||
Written by
| Zoe Akins | ... | (adaptation) |
| Zoe Akins | ... | (dialogue) |
| Timothy Shea | ... | (novel) |
Music by
| Oscar Potoker | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Charles Lang | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Verna Willis | ||
Casting By
| Fred A. Datig | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Travis Banton | ... | (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Earl S. Hayman | ... | sound recordist (as Earl Hayman) |
Casting Department
| Dick Stockton | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1930) (United States) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Pictures (1958) (United States) (tv) (very doubtfu)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (acknowledgement)
Storyline
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After years of abusing his wife, a ne'er-do-well husband disappears with their son--and winds up selling him to a wealthy family. Years later, the wife, now a world-famous opera singer, finally has enough time and money to begin a search for him. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | Made for women, about a woman . . . this is the greatest woman picture of the year! (print ad- The buffalo ((NY)) Evening news, 17 March 1930) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film was released in Buenos Aires, Argentina without Spanish subtitles nor any title in Spanish. It was released only for "distinguished English-speakers audience" from Buenos Aires. See more » |
| Goofs | Although the movie begins in 1915, the women's fashions are those of 1930. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Alternate-language version of Toute sa vie (1930). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Wiegenlied (Lullaby) Op. 49 No. 4 See more » |
| Quotes |
Sarah Storm:
Jim! Jim! Where is my baby? Jim Grey: I was drunk, Dutch. I didn't know what I was doing. Forgive me, Dutch. Sarah Storm: Where is he? Where is he? Jim Grey: I left him with some people. Fine people, Dutch. They wanted a baby and I... Sarah Storm: Who were those people? Jim Grey: Their name's... Sarah Storm: Who were they? Jim Grey: Their name's Ashemore. Oh, I'm sorry Dutch. I guess I like children now. I... the music's stopped! [slumps back and dies] Sarah Storm: Jim! [struggles to free herself from the nurse] Sarah Storm: Leave me alone! Let me alone. Jim, don't die. Jim, tell me more. I didn't get that name. My God, what did he say? See more » |