Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake

Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake

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NR 1942 · 98 min · ★ 7.2 · Romance, Adventure, Drama

Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.

Directed by John Cromwell · Written by Philip Dunne

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Tyrone Power Benjamin Blake
George Sanders Sir Arthur Blake
Gene Tierney Eve
Frances Farmer Isabel
John Carradine Caleb Green
Roddy McDowall Benjamin - as a Boy
Elsa Lanchester Bristol Isabel
Harry Davenport Amos Kidder
Kay Johnson Helena
Dudley Digges Pratt
Halliwell Hobbes Purdy
Marten Lamont Kenneth Hobart

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