The Sins of the Children

The Sins of the Children

It's the most powerful human story since Talkies began!

1930 · 77 min · ★ 4.7 · Drama

A barber turns down a promising business venture in order to take his sick son to a drier climate out west.

Directed by Sam Wood · Written by J. C. Nugent

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