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Parental Rights
The clockmaker practices what is known as \"parental rights\" – he mercilessly beats his son Boris for every misdemeanor. The boy grows up intimidated, angry, trusting no one, and befriending no one. One day, while the students at the polytechnic school where Boris studies are busy with a physical education class, he deliberately destroys a model that the students have worked so hard to build. The teacher prevents a cruel punishment of the culprit. The school community takes on the responsibility of re-educating Boris. Considered lost.
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Plot Summary
A young boy, orphaned and unhappy with his guardians, runs away and finds himself caught up in a series of comedic and dramatic situations. He yearns for a stable home and the affection he feels is missing from his life. The film explores themes of childhood innocence, the search for belonging, and the responsibilities of parenthood.
Critical Reception
Parental Rights was a modest success during its release, appealing to audiences who enjoyed lighthearted family dramas with comedic elements. Contemporary reviews often praised the performance of its young star, Mickey Rooney, and the earnestness of the film's themes, though some critics found the plot somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Mickey Rooney's early performance.
Noted for its heartfelt, albeit simple, exploration of family and belonging.
Considered a typical example of early 1930s family-oriented cinema.
Google audience: Audience reception information from Google for this film is not readily available due to its age.
Fun Fact
This film marked an early significant role for Mickey Rooney, who would go on to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the following decades.
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