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The Prodigal Son
(1921) England
B&W : Two reels
Directed by Edward R. Gordon

Cast: Ernest Haigh [Inspector Haigh], Geoffrey Benstead [Haigh’s friend], Suzanne Morris [Mrs. Haigh]

Master Films, Limited, production; distributed by White. / Produced by H.B. Parkinson (Harry B. Parkinson). Scenario by Frank Miller, from Secrets of Scotland Yard stories by Ernest Haigh. / Released April 1921. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The sixth film in the “Leaves from My Life” series.

Drama: Crime.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 31 July 2025.

References: Gifford-British n. 07158 : Website-IMDb.