6.9
Le Beau Serge
1959
Police Court (1932)
February 19, 19321h 3mEN
5.8
5 votes
Overview
A once great stage and screen actor has fallen from fame because of his alcoholism; his young son is determined to see his father "make good" again.
Director
Louis KingWriter
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Production Companies
I.E. Chadwick Productions
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CinemaSerf
5.0This film is real only noteworthy for the charming effort of the 15 year old Vaudeville star Leon Janney ("Junior") who is desperate to impress his down-at-heel actor father "Nat" (Henry Walthall). The latter was once a formidable presence on stage and screen, but fell foul of alcohol and the law, and is now little better than a drunk. The young "Junior" is determined to fight to get his old man back on his feet - despite a general scepticism from all around, and the older man's apparent penchant for self-destruction. It runs too much to melodrama, the direction tries to create an atmosphere w…
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