Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
IMDbPro

The Way of His Father

  • 1914
YOUR RATING
DramaShort

The old physician sends his son to college with the idea that when he returns he can take up his established practice. After the young man receives his diploma, he decides to go out west rat... Read allThe old physician sends his son to college with the idea that when he returns he can take up his established practice. After the young man receives his diploma, he decides to go out west rather than settle down in a small town. His father is broken-hearted, and the disappointment... Read allThe old physician sends his son to college with the idea that when he returns he can take up his established practice. After the young man receives his diploma, he decides to go out west rather than settle down in a small town. His father is broken-hearted, and the disappointment preys on his mind until he becomes ill. The young man then decides to stay home and follo... Read all

  • Director
    • Harry Mainhall
  • Writer
    • Harry Mainhall
  • Stars
    • Thomas Commerford
    • Richard Travers
    • Bryant Washburn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harry Mainhall
    • Writer
      • Harry Mainhall
    • Stars
      • Thomas Commerford
      • Richard Travers
      • Bryant Washburn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Photos

    Top cast3

    Edit
    Thomas Commerford
    Thomas Commerford
    • The Father
    Richard Travers
    Richard Travers
    • The Son
    Bryant Washburn
    Bryant Washburn
    • Director
      • Harry Mainhall
    • Writer
      • Harry Mainhall
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews

    Storyline

    Edit

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • September 15, 1914 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Production company
      • The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.