''A Son of His Father'' is a 1925 American silent

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film directed by Victor Fleming. The screenplay, by

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, was based on

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's novel. The film stars

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, and

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. It was produced by

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and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film is considered

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Plot

Irish immigrant Nora (Love) arrives at Big Boy Morgan's (Baxter) ranch on the

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to visit her brother. Holdbrook (McGrail), an arms smuggler, tries to reclaim a debt owed by Morgan's father by taking the ranch, although Morgan wants to pay him money instead. Holdbrook and Morgan both fall for Nora, who likes Morgan. Holdbrook is implicated in smuggling, and Nora and Morgan are married.

Cast

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews.

References

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