My son, my son (1940)

A self-made success is determined to give his son the lavish upbringing he himself was denied. Not surprisingly, the son grows up to be spoiled rotten, causing grief and pain to everyone who loves him.
Director
Charles Vidor
Writers
Howard Spring (novel by) Lenore J. Coffee (screenplay)
Stars
Madeleine Carroll, Brian Aherne, Louis Hayward

[@marjorjorietillman856]

He was such a wonderful dad, but he thought not giving his son any discipline was showing his son love! However, discipline the right way is done because of love, not in spite of it!❤

[@robertdesantis6205]

I had a father of grown boys tell me sadly he wished he'd read the book of Proverbs when his children were young. Now, it was too late.

[@rescuepetsrule6842]

"Train up a child in the way he should grow and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. Proverbs 13:24 speaks of not sparing the rod. I know a family that trains Dogs to do all kinds of tricks, but their own children were never "trained" (disciplined) and ran amok in town.

[@trilbywilby7826]

The child actors in this movie are better than adult actors in today's movies.

[@seriagungnurastarlight]

I was eating and the ending saddened me so much that I stopped eating. Oh why are old movies so good and unforgettable? I will never forget this story My son,My son.

[@diannemiller1895]

Covered an entire lifetime of relationships. Wonderful movie. It shown life's complicated emotional issues. ❤ Enjoyed this watch entirely. Didn't want it to end.

[@maryowen1722]

“Greater love has no man but this, that a man lay down his life for a friend.” ❤️❤️Wonderful movie 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@elviramcintosh9878]

A sad yet powerful story. Sometimes the truth hurts more than is possible to bear. A great message to ponder about. Yes, worth watching again.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Well said and well put.

[@63bplumb]

A cautionary tale. One sadly too many parents have missed. Just look around? Olivers EVERYWHERE!

[@pannamal5182]

Every generation and political atmosphere has brought this on.

[@Sunny25611]

Yes

[@Sunny25611]

@@pannamal5182 Yes it’s an unholy mess.

[@mariahbrown2167]

A good example is right in the White House now!

[@dawnfunck8928]

​@mariahbrown2167 the prime example was the lying, adulturist rapist that got booted out during the last election.

[@jenpeacock426]

The old ones are the best! Thank you so much; I loved it.

[@juliat6221]

Thank you for giving me the chance to watch this wonderful movie.

[@fritula6200]

Brian Aherne, a good English actor, born in Worcestershire, lived and died in NY, America. He was first married to Joan Fontaine, and divorced after 6 years. He remained married for 40 years to his 2nd wife until his death in 1986, age 83.

[@eshaibraheem4218]

@@gigihess4229 Did he?

[@poorthing]

@@eshaibraheem4218 I have a couple biographies on Marlene Dietrich, one written by her only child, Maria Riva. She documents her Mothers (many) love affairs. Some lasting years with stars like John Gilbert, Douglas Fairbanks jr, Yul Brynner & Brian Ahern. Marlene managed to stay married to Maria's father for over 50 years, part of their arrangement included the husbands mistress. They all coexisted and Maria wrote openly about all of it. Fascinating book. Brian Ahern & wife Fontaine were avid aviators, they even set records I believe. Joan was a fascinating woman too.

[@sabine4759]

@@poorthing Correct! I read the same book too, I 'm German , so was

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

@@gigihess4229 Who didn't have an affair with Marlene...

[@jubalcalif9100]

One of my favorite stars. A truly fine actor and classy gentleman.

[@jimbecarroll5780]

In the second part of the departer scene b/w William and his son Oliver, the hesitant tension of an embrace was powerful and perfectly timed and sequenced, rightfully holding back on it but not giving it; to rouse the watcher to wanting more from it. Well Well done .

[@olgamaria2516]

One of the most beautiful portrayals of friendship and fatherhood that is worth more than one viewing.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

This is my first time seeing this movie, and it’s definitely worth a second watching. I had to repeat some of the scenes, because I wasn’t sure what Oliver did to the young woman to cause her to commit suicide??? The only thing I could think of is, he possibly got her pregnant against her will 😮??

[@JennyDarren]

What a story… until the very end, Oliver had no empathy. So glad he was finally with the woman he truly loved.

[@mrs.g.9816]

Wonderful, understated acting in this movie and a poignant story.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I certainly have a notion to second THAT emotion !

[@reneefuller5609]

The main difference in these movies and the new ones is that you CARE about the characters in the old ones. Everyone in the new movies are superficial.

[@DavidRice111]

Louis Hayward is perfectly cast in this play. One of Britain's best! And, I was introduced to Brian Aherne when I saw him portray Max von Hapsburg in a 1939 film- "Juarez"~ among his finest roles.

[@leelarson107]

I never liked Louis Hayward. 💣 Or his intimate relationship with Noel Coward.💣

[@DavidRice111]

@@leelarson107 Have to agree- such perverse relationships put me off as well!

[@Quartzsite-0901]

Just for the record, the title is from the bible (2 Samuel 18:33), where King David spoiled rotten his son Absalom, who in turn turned against him and tried to take over Israel, and kill David.

[@deerhoda7574]

Wonderful story. Good movie. Louis Hayward was the best of brats. Brian Aherene is always good. Josephine Hutchinson was an old soul. I've watched this movie now for the 3rd time. I just seem to see or hear something new each time. Thank you.

[@marksuits4379]

As a father who remembers being a son, indeed t'is not always obvious. A great film! Bravo... funny how good films were before hocus-pocus replaced great dialogue. Only wish could get my son to watch such wise old films. His day of wisdom concerning his father's love, like my own, will likely come a stroke of fate too late.

[@djchiesa3567]

How many times through history the father and mother work to the bone to provide better for their children only for the children to turn out bad, spoiled, and pretty much useless and dependent on the parents unable to provide for themselves.

[@RS-xo3rb]

The most I liked about this movie is it's dialogues. Simple, true and heart-touching. I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this movie.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I heartily concur !

[@b.visconti1765]

The simplistically life of old when a chance meeting lasted long enough for a walk so that man truly looked at woman and saw the beauty and intelligence of her and she fell in love with the twinkle in his eye and not the thickness of his wallet..

[@dwsherm1]

I had no idea what this was about but so glad I watched it. Well written and the acting was superb. Thanks for sharing.

[@purplebutterfly7257]

Long movie but didn’t seem long because it was constantly changing onto the next stage of their lives and boy was that a tearjerker movie at the end. 😭

[@sueferris3685]

The only comment I have is - this is an awesome movie! Can't believe I've never even heard of it before, but so glad I accidently found it. I think the perfect word is "poignant".

[@nancymcmonarch]

I'm surprised to learn it was a U.S. film, not a British production. As it's holiday time, I'll be seeking out more old Edward Small productions to watch with cocoa near bedtime. Get thee down the road, Hallmark Channel!

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indubitably !

[@richardravenclaw318]

every one of these old movies is the best movie ever made. anything newer is godless trash. oh the sobbing, the crying, the puddles of tears. what acting, what artistry. what brilliant moral content. if only hollywood still had the skill to make these movies the theaters would be packed.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

I truly love aherne, especially in comedies. But..."puddles of tears"... you're kidding right? Just checking... But I do absolutely love a black and white movie, they are best!!!

[@kkay3784]

I love Brian Aherne.

[@jubalcalif9100]

A truly gifted actor.

[@lisashapiro4714]

I miss my 81 and 88. I adored my children more than life itself

[@gailfisher1350]

Yes, Brian Aherne was a very talented actor. I haven't seen much of this movie yet but I wonder how large a role Bruce Lester had. He, is also on my list of great actors.

[@naomiperlman8995]

Simply an AMAZING story! MARVELOUS movie...HEARTFELT scenes.. throughout the tale ! VIEWER .. finds themselves Caught-up in the emotional aspects of the 'various volitile Relationships' within the extended families, which cause a feeling of 'personal upheaval' within several members of the family & friends. The VIEWER... gets to the point where they feel as if .. they are ... there ! Well done and thrilling ENDING. Wonderful MOVIE. NHP

[@salmamullen5696]

Loved the Irish sentiment .

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

well that was so well written and acted by all ..thanks for posting ...tears for sure .

[@jubalcalif9100]

I agree 100 per cent.

[@carolblackburn8949]

Such a touching and well acted movie. I saw it years ago and was delighted to view it again. I enjoyed it just as much the second time around and will probably view it again at some point in time. Thank you so much for uploading this great movie that serves as a reminder that though life has its ups and downs, fidelity to goodness wins in the end.

[@Sunny25611]

Beautifully said!

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

Crazy about Madeline Carroll. She left her Hollywood career when her sister was killed in an air raid during WW 2. She volunteered her services to avenge her sisters killing.

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

😃Great movie 🎥Thank you 🥰👍Sept . 19 , 2023

[@shelleymcafee8197]

A good story, very well told; Thank-You for this!

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

Very,very,intense movie of human relationships.Very,very well acted by all of the actors.Thank you,for showing this very well made film.

[@sandyfreyman3501]

Wrong move! He could have sent her to France to have the baby and then adopted it with livia. He has always acted like he didn't have a spine. Tsk tsk

[@c.a.savage5689]

I agree. He (the father) seemed determined to ruin his life one way or the other. How to make a bad situation worse: marry the considerably younger woman who is pregnant even though you're in love with someone else. That there's a semblance of a happy end is miraculous.

[@jeannettekim2748]

It was a good movie but I wish they would have included the mention of the mother towards the end..she was right in the discipline of Oliver while growing up!

[@jazzymaven653]

Wonderful film, top notch cast and script. Thank you for this gem.

[@laredoland]

Very good film. Thanks

[@patricialescano8323]

Great movie !Thanks for this freebie .Can't find this quality writing and acting in Hollywood or anywhere anymore.

[@meichong8278]

NO because today DIVERSITY managers and cultural appropriation police amongst others would render the story untellable

[@michellemchenry123]

love these old movies! they need to go back and start writting stories like this...dont need sleazy, moralless, plotless, stories with overpampered stars with millions of dollars spent...they started going down hill in the late fifties and got worse...glad hollywood has been taken down hopefully they will clean up their act when they come back

[@Sandra-gk3ct]

Nowadays it's 'predictive programming'.

[@meichong8278]

The truth is they COULDNT do movies like this now .... the diversity manager would demand a major re write of the story to make sure of representation of all minorities , Faith's and sexual deviancy... the story would take a back seat ..... representation and equity is all .I'm just glad we are able to get uploads that havent been butchered and scenes and characters taken out to pass todays moral code rendering it unwatchable .I'm with you .... just love these old movies

[@markanthonymarla]

I love When Oliver.. deeply understands ... He was wrong and defended his mother?... Why, did he do it? ... is the Question? ... he needed a parent and guidance NOT a play pal ... OLIVER avoided a well deserved thrashing .... consider if his antics would have been ✋ stopped then? ... he might have been a better child and later adult ... 👏 It's about right and wrong... and being a good parent !!! Not just a gift giver ... love cannot be bought... Morality is taught by real love and example ❤

[@drpatrickbarry]

That was wired; afterwards he continued on being obnoxious

[@lemoniabairaktari6404]

Thank you so much for the wonderful movie!

[@yevonnehorn6196]

A very touching story. Enjoyed it too. Shows the power of love and deception.

[@kathyh4804]

Thank you so much! This is the best movie I have seen for some time! However my mascara is all down my face. 🌷

[@janaprocella8268]

I have just found this I'm always searching for Noble films to watch.. They are life-saving

[@pennyjosephides3927]

I didn't even go to the bathroom.. So not to miss a second...

[@gailjarvis2592]

@@pennyjosephides3927 Charming sentiment.

[@carolynjohnson5358]

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[@yasminedey8612]

Mine too 😭

[@heatherbowlan1961]

I just love these heart full dramas with everything in them , life in as hard as it is ,but always there’s a silver lining ! Thank you 🙏

[@vivianstidham9596]

This was one of the best movies I have ever seen. They don't make good clean movies like this anymore. It's a shame! The talent in Hollywood is not there anymore! It's been replaced with Filth. Our nation needs to stand up and reject the vulgarity and political brainwashing of the movie goer's. Movies today have no real story and our great actors and actresses that were so very talented! Hollywood produces trash from the bottom of the Barrell. I haven't gone to the movies in years because I refuse to pay money to sit through a movie and be insulted with Filth language and vulgarity! It's worth my time to watch great old movies!!

[@angeladeleon5922]

Makes me glad l'm raising my yorkie instead of kids. Great movie 🎬! Thanks for the upload 👍 😀.

[@patricialescano8323]

LOL!

[@claucemicro1080]

😂

[@appletongallery]

That’s really sad

[@elyenidacevedo1995]

@@appletongallery no it's not lmao 😂

[@appletongallery]

@@elyenidacevedo1995 Why are you laughing to the point of crying?

[@fritula6200]

These films are what 'dreams are made from' !

[@jubalcalif9100]

Just like the Maltese Falcon !

[@melaniemetcalfe3354]

Very fine movie. Thank you I enjoyed it.

[@eshaibraheem4218]

I never realised Louis Hayward was so short! Anyway, thank you again, Andrei.

[@jimbecarroll5780]

Drama is spread all over his bread

[@billie4106]

I have read most of Howard Springs books, my son my son is the best…❤️🇬🇧

[@rescuepetsrule6842]

A tragic love story, well acted and filmed, and showing a good bit of history along the way. I love to see how people lived back then, and this had several interesting people to follow. TY!

[@DSheartlady]

this is my first time seeing this movie and i am enjoying it thank you for the posting

[@eugenehicks3859]

I love the lighting and makeup. The heros, clean shaven and pale white. The ruffians and villagers, smudged and unclean. What a great way to influence the audience.🤣🤣

[@mariocisneros911]

I've never heard or seen this , but it looks and they act so good. I'll watch it

[@a.deewai3181]

My dear grandfather and grandmother went through the WWII. Living in Rotterdam, with two toddlers. There have been times where I heard some of their stories through my mother (one of the toddlers then). They lived by the day, "one didn't know if one would still be alive the next day". I was always happy staying over at their place because there was such respect !! They had seen the uglyness of human behaviour in the war especially and they had this attitude too of "chin up, shoulders beneath the load/burden that one in this life had to carry". In a way the equivalent of going upwards, onward - excelsior 🎯💯. Whatever came on their way, incl. the death of their grandson (in the seventies) at the age of twelve, "they kept on" through it. Honour, selfdiscipline, loyalty, courage and picking up life again and again after ordeals. And even at a time of financial difficulty, there was always room for one extra.💞. They had values. This movie reminded me of them. A breath of fresh air - this movie and script. Thank you 🎀. Especially since the world is "slip-sliding away" concerning all the mentioned above. I'm sorry to say that in these days a remake of this movie, made within it's time-line..., would be an impossibility beyond measure. May God bless you and your extended ones 💐 Sincerely in Christ Jesus, 💖🕊️

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

You were so,so fortunate to have grandparents,a family like yours.Thank you,for sharing your wonderful,loving family with others on KZbin.Peace.

[@a.deewai3181]

@@NancySanders-om4ic Hi. 💐 The way you emphasized quote : "I've been so, so fortunate to have such grandparents" (wich I've been 😏), in a way made me wonder - with all due respect (!!) for you - and ask you an honest heartfelt question... Are YOU doing ok ? I wish it for you, but if you have been or (maybe still) are in a difficult situation - you're free to contact me. Ok ? And this is with all due respect from the heart 💞💯. 💌 God bless 💝 !! Sincerely in Christ Jesus, 💖🕊️

[@monicamarino2122]

Very good ! Thank you 😊

[@djr6876]

Quite a tear jerker!

[@danieladibenedetto6003]

Wonderful Brian Aherne!

[@sharonsheehy3128]

Beautiful movie thank you 😊

[@kelleymasters1522]

What a lovely movie. I watched a lot of old movies but never saw this one.

[@tasscat]

What a top melodrama, can't believe I haven't seen it! Thanks so much for the share, it made my night.

[@catmother1989]

Thank you! I enjoyed it a lot !!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@ele2051]

A touching and well acted story.

[@wendyelsey7765]

A good film thanks.

[@Bill23799]

Oliver was a psychopath. He couldn't feel empathy towards anyone.

[@brendashaffer8315]

Good movie

[@julieshaw4142]

What an amazing film, thank you ......

[@jewely9757]

Oh my gosh! This movie is so good! ❤️😢

[@miapdx503]

From what we've heard about Louis, he was playing himself...😏 Also, he puts me in mind of Hugh Grant.

[@Catssandra13]

I haven't ever read anything about Louis's childhood or upbringing, all I know is that he was one fine actor in every single film I have seen him in. Check out "Ladies in Retirement", where he stars with Ida Lapino, whom he was married to at the time. Look for his films here on KZbin, there are quite a few. And - he was definitely a lot more accomplished and classy than Hugh Grant, imo!

[@miapdx503]

@@Catssandra13 I love that film, Ladies in Retirement. I've probably seen it half a dozen times. I think I've seen everything with Ida Lupino, also what she's directed. Amazing woman. And I agree with you about Grant. I just saw a physical resemblance. 😏

[@Catssandra13]

@miapdx503 ​Yes I see what you mean about the physical resemblance. Ida was certainly an amazingly talented actress and director, so much talent and not enough recognition. I actually discovered her films here on YT, so I am grateful for the people who upload these classics.

[@terry4137]

Thank you! ❤

[@wasnhas]

A real tearjerker, wonderful film.

[@johnbougearel9215]

quite good, Aherne was exceptionial

[@bethbartlett5692]

"The Narcissist Son" more accurate title. That's hiw the behaviors are diagnosed.

[@stevenk6638]

Such a great movie !

[@janetvanderbilt525]

Excellent movie

[@carolswarbrick1722]

Second watching of the terrific movie🇬🇧

[@annphillips4915]

Makes me think of the ways I have indulged my son!!!🧐

[@lisashapiro4714]

I used to love indulgence to my kids. With love kindness empathy and show how to act in this is right this is wrong ..and ofcourse spoil them after learning new lessons :)

[@sherlovesallpeople]

A lovely drama, quite enjoyable, thank you.

[@Morningstar-xz5bl]

Yes very rare that we see story’s of Father and son/child, even the beginning when the midwife dismisses the father as if he’s nothing. How men are misunderstood and women can takeover their role. Really good movie

[@brendaalexander4574]

Some people are just born evil. Good actor.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you. Good channel.

[@ResearchNurse]

Outstanding!

[@TheRobynbrown]

Wow corny but powerful movie - I loved every minute of it. Thankyou

[@garyolsen3409]

Corny? We must be watching different movies.

[@victoriar9728]

repentance is a beautiful thing!

[@marksgirl8295]

Such an amazing movie!🎥

[@MTknitter22]

This has been made, remade several times - all good ones.

[@mauricestanley6859]

Sweet! Great acting. I loved it!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@kapilafavorites]

I enjoyed watching this movie, 🙏

[@anthony1947]

Although Madeleine Carroll was top billed this was very much a supporting role for her along with third billed Louis Hayward at his unctuous best. Madeleine and Brian Aherne, two fellow Brummies

[@joygwin6673]

just great!!

[@nilasari2589]

Malaysia movie was adapted this movie with title is "anakku sazali" very sad and more moral message

[@cheryljohnson6124]

What you get from spoiling

[@zoe1972]

Lovely movie!

[@kelleyceccato7025]

I really like Madeleine Carroll's and Laraine Day's characters in this film. Not many father/son dramas feature such interesting heroines.

[@loveangel6350]

the truth is ...love your children too much... could lead to SIN

[@zeldasmith6154]

Humans can turn any street into squalor.

[@bartroberts3634]

Here in 2022 looking at the movies today,and in our betrayal of modern life one has to think with all our gadgets and sophiticated ways we have left a part of ourelves behind, the part that made us human! Now the world celebrates those who are like Oliver, the truly honest people get shoved aside and the calouse and ruthless people lead our world to a place where most of us will find no lasting happiness. Let us hope we can find it in our hearts to change this for all our sakes!