Sarah and Son
1930, English. Directed by Dorothy Arzner.
A Powerful Drama of Mother Love
A ne'er-do-well husband, after years of abusing his wife, disappears with their son, and winds up selling him to a wealthy family. Years later, the wife, now a world-famous opera singer, finally has enough time and money to begin a search for him.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Dorothy ArznerDirector
- Ruth ChattertonSarah Storm
- Fredric MarchHoward Vanning
- Fuller Mellish Jr.Jim Grey
- Gilbert EmeryJohn Ashemore
- Doris LloydMartha Ashemore
- William StackCyril Belloc
- Philippe De LacyBobby
- Edgar NortonVanning's Butler (Uncredited)
- Douglas ScottYoung Bobby (Uncredited)
- Madame Sul-Te-WanBelloc's Maid (Uncredited)
- Dick WinslowServant's Son (Uncredited)
- Lottie WilliamsCast
Details
- Released
- 14 March 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Zoë Akins
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Sarah and Son runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Sarah and Son is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sarah and Son on?
Sarah and Son isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sarah and Son?
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Who directed Sarah and Son?
Sarah and Son (1930) was directed by Dorothy Arzner and stars Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, Fuller Mellish Jr..