Overview

After his divorced wife dies, Jim Burke takes their son who she had been raising and he hasn't seen in many years. Jim Burke is a tough, hard-nosed construction boss on engineering projects, and he is looking forward to molding Little Jim into his own image. Jim Burke is more than a little bit dismayed and a whole lot disgusted when Little Jim arrives and it doesn't take Big Jim long to figure out that Little Jim...ain't nothing but a sissy. Little Jim is fond of practicing on his violin and reading and studying. What's a poor father to do?

Cast

Jack Holt, Florence Rice, Jimmy Butler, Kathleen Burke, Robert Middlemass, Ralph Remley, Wyrley Birch, George McKay

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What is "The Awakening of Jim Burke" about?

After his divorced wife dies, Jim Burke takes their son who she had been raising and he hasn't seen in many years. Jim Burke is a tough, hard-nosed construction boss on engineering projects, and he is looking forward to molding Little Jim into his own image. Jim Burke is more than a little bit dismayed and a whole lot disgusted when Little Jim arrives and it doesn't take Big Jim long to figure out that Little Jim...ain't nothing but a sissy. Little Jim is fond of practicing on his violin and reading and studying. What's a poor father to do?

When was "The Awakening of Jim Burke" released?

The Awakening of Jim Burke was released in 1935.

Who stars in "The Awakening of Jim Burke"?

The cast includes Jack Holt, Florence Rice, Jimmy Butler, Kathleen Burke.