My Son John

My Son John is a 1952 film about a family that suspects their eldest son is a communist. Directed by Leo McCarey. Written by Myles Connolly. You'll Be Shocked by John's Scandalous Secret!  (taglines) Dialogue Dan Jefferson: As your father, you and I are going to have a talk, a good talk, away from your Mother. And it's about you, son. John Jefferson: Well, if you'd enjoy it, Father... Dan Jefferson: Well, I don't know whether you will. But as I told you, we're alert. And we ARE alert. John Jefferson: You just said that. Dan Jefferson: Yes, and you sound to me like, like one of those guys that we should be alert about. John Jefferson: One of those guys? Dan Jefferson: I just said that you sounded like one, I didn't say that you... 'cos if thought that you really were, you know, I'd take you out in the backyard and I'd give it you, both barrels. John Jefferson: No trial, huh? Dan Jefferson: Nah, you're off on the wrong slant. And you know what I'm talking about. Cos as your father, I want to know where you're headed. Taglines You'll Be Shocked by John's Scandalous Secret! The FBI Wants John... Alive, The Enemy Wants Him.. Dead! Cast Helen Hayes — Lucille Jefferson Van Heflin — FBI Agent Stedman Dean Jagger — Dan Jefferson Robert Walker — John Jefferson Minor Watson — Dr. Carver Richard Jaeckel — Chuck Jefferson Frank McHugh — Father O'Dowd James Young — Ben Jefferson External links 0044941 My Son John Category:1952 American films Category:Films directed by Leo McCarey Category:1952 English-language films Category:American drama films