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The Wayward Son

1914•11m
Drama

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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Production

Victor Film Company, Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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