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Original title

His Family Tree

Year

1935

Running time

69 min.

Country

United States

Director

Charles Vidor

Screenwriter

Joel Sayre, John Twist. Play: Patrick Kearney, Harry Wagstaff Gribble

Cast

Music

Alberto Colombo

Cinematography

Lucien N. Andriot (B&W)

Producer

RKO Radio Pictures. Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures, C&C Television Corporation

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

When his son doesn't respond to his many letters, Patrick Murphy decides to leave Ireland and visit his son in America. But upon arriving in Center City Patrick discovers that his son, who is running for Mayor, has changed the family name to Murfree. After his daughter-in-law makes it clear that the old gent's Celtic influence isn't welcome at the Murfree home, Patrick realizes that it is up to him to restore his son's pride in his Irish heritage.

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His Family Tree

1935

Charles Vidor