Spencer Tracy, in a similar film to Keeper of the Flame from 1942. Which starred Spencer Tracy and Lady Hepburn. Both had sons which turned out to be no good. And denied it. And tried to cover it up. In "Edward", it's Dad Boult (Tracy) who spoils son Edward rotten; Dad sets the example for his son over a lifetime, himself doing evil deeds, and not taking responsibility for his own actions. And mostly getting away with it. Businesses go under, people die, but Arnold never seems to be harmed by the trouble he has caused around him. Co-stars Deborah Kerr, who was oscar nominated for her role as Mom... she FINALLY received an honorary oscar in 1994. Directed by George Cukor, who had just won for Double Life. And would work with Tracy on five films! This one is quite good. It tells a story, but it DOES end pretty dark, which is probably the reason it didn't do so well at the box office. A couple years after the war, people were looking for something happy and upbeat.
Review of Edward, My Son
