His Mother's Boy(1917)
After his father dies amidst rumors that he was an oil swindler, Matthew Denton goes to Texas to discover the truth. But he has been spoiled by his mother and he has a hard time adjusting to his rough surroundings.
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Matthew Denton
Mabel Glenny
Banty Jones
Tom Glenny (as Joseph Swickard)
Jimmie Noonan
Mrs. Denton
Mrs. Glenny
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After his father dies amidst rumors that he was an oil swindler, Matthew Denton goes to Texas to discover the truth. But he has been spoiled by his mother and he has a hard time adjusting to his rough surroundings.
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1917-12-24
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