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Still from Four Sons — Four Sons (1928) — John FordPhotographed by Charles G. Clarke and George Schneiderman

Poster for Four Sons

Four Sons

English / 1928 / 1h 36m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.76/5·1.4K ratings·306 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A family saga in which three of a Bavarian widow's sons go to war for Germany and the fourth goes to America, Germany's eventual opponent. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with L'Imaginne Ritrovato and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 1999.

Included in
Young Mr. Ford
Position 3
Included in
April 2022
Position 31

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Ford

WriterHerman Bing

CinematographerCharles G. Clarke, George Schneiderman

ComposerCarli Elinor, Erno Rapee

EditorMargaret Clancey

ProducerJohn Ford

Cast

Margaret Mannas Mother Bernle

James Hallas Joseph - Her son

Charles Mortonas Johann - Her Son

Francis X. Bushman Jr.as Franz - Her Son

George Meekeras Andreas - Her Son

June Collyeras Annabelle

Earle Foxeas Major von Stomm

Albert Granas The Postman

Frank Reicheras The Schoolmaster

Archduke Leopold of Austriaas A Captain

Ferdinand Schumann-Heinkas A Staff Sergeant

Jack Pennickas The Iceman

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for Stagecoach

Stagecoach1939

Both directed by John Ford

Or

The Long Voyage Home1940Both directed by John Ford
The Plough and the Stars1936Both directed by John Ford

Four Sons (1928) | Criteria