
My Son John
Drama
Overview
In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.
Top Cast


Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes
Lucille Jefferson
Helen Hayes
Lucille Jefferson


Van Heflin
Van Heflin
Stedman
Van Heflin
Stedman


Dean Jagger
Dean Jagger
Dan Jefferson
Dean Jagger
Dan Jefferson


Robert Walker
Robert Walker
John Jefferson
Robert Walker
John Jefferson


Minor Watson
Minor Watson
Dr. Carver
Minor Watson
Dr. Carver


Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh
Father O'Dowd
Frank McHugh
Father O'Dowd


Richard Jaeckel
Richard Jaeckel
Chuck Jefferson
Richard Jaeckel
Chuck Jefferson


James Young
James Young
Ben Jefferson
James Young
Ben Jefferson
Jimmie Dundee
Jimmie Dundee
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee
Taxi Driver (uncredited)


Douglas Evans
Douglas Evans
Government Employee (uncredited)
Douglas Evans
Government Employee (uncredited)
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