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The Wayward Son

The Wayward Son

Genres

Drama

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In a little New England village dwelt this aged and lonely father who waited for the return of his prodigal son who had gone away many years before to join the navy.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

14 December 1914

Country

United States of America

Cast

Charles Hutchison

Charles Hutchison

The Wayward Son

Elsie Albert

Elsie Albert

The Son's Sweetheart

Charles Manley

Charles Manley

The Father

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