Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake (1942)
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- 1h 38min
- Drama, Romance
- 29 Jan 1942 (USA)
- Movie
Cheated out of his estate by his sadistic uncle, young Benjamin Blake goes to the South Seas to make his fortune so he can return to claim his birthright.
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| Tyrone Power | ... |
Benjamin Blake
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| Gene Tierney | ... |
Eve
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| George Sanders | ... |
Sir Arthur Blake
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| Frances Farmer | ... |
Isabel
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| Roddy McDowall | ... |
Benjamin as a Boy
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| John Carradine | ... |
Caleb Green
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| Elsa Lanchester | ... |
Bristol Isabel
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| Harry Davenport | ... |
Amos Kidder
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| Kay Johnson | ... |
Helena
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| Dudley Digges | ... |
Pratt
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| Halliwell Hobbes | ... |
Purdy
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| Marten Lamont | ... |
Kenneth Hobart
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| Arthur Hohl | ... |
Capt. Greenough
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| Pedro de Cordoba | ... |
Feenou
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| Heather Thatcher | ... |
Maggie Martin
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| Lester Matthews | ... |
Prosecutor
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| Charles Irwin | ... |
Captain
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| Dennis Hoey | ... |
Lord Tarrant
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| Robert Greig | ... |
Judge
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| Mala | ... |
Marnoa
(as Ray Mala)
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| Clifford Severn | ... |
Paddy
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Besmark Auelua | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Louis Bacigalupi | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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Elena Beattie | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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| Matthew Boulton | ... |
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
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Odetta Bray | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Billy Bunkley | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Hamilton Bunkley | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Leonard Carey | ... |
Pale Tom (uncredited)
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Sonny Chorre | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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| David Clyde | ... |
Shellback (uncredited)
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| Harry Cording | ... |
Turnkey (uncredited)
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| James Craven | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Romere Darling | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Dolores Dee | ... |
(uncredited)
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Rosita Delva | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Reona Erro | ... |
(uncredited)
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Anita Gamez | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Ethel Griffies | ... |
Matron (uncredited)
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Vic Groves | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Louis Hahn | ... |
(uncredited)
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Keith Hitchcock | ... |
Crier (uncredited)
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| Olaf Hytten | ... |
Court Clerk (uncredited)
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Mailoa Kalili | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Dolores Lamar | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Billie Lane | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Thomas Louden | ... |
Court Clerk (uncredited)
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Gloria Lynn | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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| Mae Marsh | ... |
Mrs. Purdy (uncredited)
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Tani Marsh | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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| Cyril McLaglen | ... |
Grimes (uncredited)
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Clive Morgan | ... |
Lord St. George (uncredited)
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Agnes O'Laughlin | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Patsy Perrin | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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George Piltz | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Lucille Porcett | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Marjorie Raymond | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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| Rodd Redwing | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Leina Ala Reid | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Kay Silva | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Kay Adell Stork | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Ignacio Sáenz | ... |
Native Boy (uncredited)
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Harry Tauvera | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Cyril Thornton | ... |
Englishman (uncredited)
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David Thursby | ... |
Wardman (uncredited)
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George Urchel | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Vanita Wade | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Dorothy Ward | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Sethma Williams | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Rosemary Wilson | ... |
Native (uncredited)
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Katherine Yorke | ... |
Courtroom spectator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Cromwell | ||
Written by
| Philip Dunne | ... | (screenplay) |
| Edison Marshall | ... | (novel "Benjamin Blake") |
Produced by
| William Perlberg | ... | associate producer |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur C. Miller | ... | director of photography (as Arthur Miller) |
Editing by
| Walter Thompson | ||
Art Direction by
| James Basevi | ||
| Richard Day | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ||
Costume Design by
| Gwen Wakeling | ||
Makeup Department
| Guy Pearce | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| William Koenig | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
| Booth McCracken | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Otto Brower | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Gene Bryant | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Fred Fox | ... | assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
| Virgil Hart | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| James Curtis Havens | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Eugene Grossman | ... | sound |
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
Stunts
| Sonny Chorre | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jack Stoney | ... | stunt double George Sanders (uncredited) |
| Kay Adell Stork | ... | stunt double: Gene Tierney (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Leo Arnaud | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| David Buttolph | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Hugo Friedhofer | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Cyril J. Mockridge | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| George Parrish | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| David Raksin | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Conrad Salinger | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Herbert W. Spencer | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| G.O.T. Bagley | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Augie Goupil | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| John Russell Reasin | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1942) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Pictures Corp.)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1942) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1942) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- M.P.E.A. (1949) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1991) (Australia) (video)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- YouTube (2015) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Hispano Foxfilms S.A.E. (1945) (Spain) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (approved: certificate no. 7715)
- Western Electric (mirrophonic recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try to make his fortune. This could enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is the last film Frances Farmer made before the first (in October, 1942) of what would be a series of arrests, jailing and psychiatric confinements in both California and her home state of Washington, continuing until 1950. Her mother, Lillian, became her legal guardian from 1943-53. While she was facing those problems. she made another film in 1943, "I Escaped from the Gestapo". She returned to work in television and film in 1951. See more » |
| Goofs | The young Benjamin speaks with a British accent, but his adult self speaks with an American accent. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker (1995). See more » |
| Quotes |
Sir Arthur Blake:
Have you ever fought with your fists, Ben? Benjamin Blake: Yes. Sir Arthur Blake: I don't mean vulgar scuffling in the stables. I mean the rules of the prize ring. Benjamin Blake: No, sir. Sir Arthur Blake: Take off your coat, and your education will begin. [as Ben is removing his coat, Sir Arthur suddenly punches him to the ground] Sir Arthur Blake: Your first lesson - Never be taken unawares! See more » |