

My Son John
You'll be shocked by John's scandalous secret !
Genres
Overview
In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
122 min
Release Date
1952-04-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
5.278
Helen Hayes
Lucille Jefferson
Van Heflin
Stedman
Dean Jagger
Dan Jefferson
Robert Walker
John Jefferson
Minor Watson
Dr. Carver
Frank McHugh
Father O'Dowd
Richard Jaeckel
Chuck Jefferson
James Young
Ben Jefferson
Jimmie Dundee
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Douglas Evans
Government Employee (uncredited)
Nancy Hale
Nurse (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Professor at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited)
Todd Karns
Bedford (uncredited)
Leo McCarey
John Jefferson (voice) (uncredited)
Lee Miller
Policeman at Shooting Scene (uncredited)
David Newell
FBI Agent (uncredited)
Vera Stokes
Secretary (uncredited)
Fred Sweeney
Cleaner (uncredited)
Margaret Wells
Nurse (uncredited)
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