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The Awakening of Jim Burke

1935 · 57 min Drama

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?

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Year 1935
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Lambert Hillyer
Runtime 57 min.

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The Awakening of Jim Burke is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1935. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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