| Boy of Mine | |
| Director: | William Beaudine |
| Cinematography: | Ray June, William Rees, George Richter |
| Editing: | Robert De Lacey |
| Studio: | J.K. McDonald Productions |
| Distributor: | Associated First National Pictures |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | Silent (English intertitles) |
Boy of Mine is a 1923 American silent family drama film directed by William Beaudine that was based upon a short story by Booth Tarkington. It stars Ben Alexander, Rockliffe Fellowes, and Henry B. Walthall. Wendy L. Marshall stated that "Beaudine had the Midas touch when it came to directing children" in films like this and Penrod and Sam.[1]
As described in a film magazine review,[2] young Bill Latimer is wrecking his father's nerves with his boyish pranks. The father does not rightly understand the lad, and, when he punishes him for his unwitting disobedience, Bill runs away. He is brought back home by Dr. Robert Mason, who saves Bill from some kidnappers. Bill's mother leaves the home with her son. This separation makes the father realizes his mistakes, leading to a resolution for the whole family.