Watch My Son John (1952) Official Trailer
You'll be shocked by John's scandalous secret !
5.5 / 10 IMDb April 8, 1952 2h 2m
In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.
Director
Runtime
2h 2m
Release Date
April 8, 1952
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Rated
Approved
Box Office
$1,000,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total
Cast
Helen Hayes
as Lucille Jefferson
Van Heflin
as Stedman
Dean Jagger
as Dan Jefferson
Robert Walker
as John Jefferson
Minor Watson
as Dr. Carver
Frank McHugh
as Father O'Dowd
Richard Jaeckel
as Chuck Jefferson
James Young
as Ben Jefferson
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Jimmie Dundee
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Douglas Evans
as Government Employee (uncredited)
Nancy Hale
as Nurse (uncredited)
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Sam Harris
as Professor at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited)
Todd Karns
as Bedford (uncredited)
Leo McCarey
as John Jefferson (voice) (uncredited)
Lee Miller
as Policeman at Shooting Scene (uncredited)
David Newell
as FBI Agent (uncredited)
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Vera Stokes
as Secretary (uncredited)
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Fred Sweeney
as Cleaner (uncredited)
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Margaret Wells
as Nurse (uncredited)
Production Companies
Rainbow Productions
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