Adam Had Four Sons

Year: 1941

Runtime: 81 mins

Language: English

Director: Gregory Ratoff

DramaRomanceMoving relationship storiesEnduring stories of family and marital dramaTouching and sentimental family stories

Emilie is hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife Molly. After Molly dies, the family relies on her, and she falls in love with Adam. Though Adam wants Emilie to stay as part of the household as the boys grow up, their relationships become strained when one son marries the gold‑digging Hester.

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