Daddy-Long-Legs (1964)
Dutch television adaptation of the English theatre musical 'Love from Judy' by Eric Maschwitz and Hugh Martin, based on the novel 'Daddy-Long-Legs' by Jean Webster. Jerusha Abbott, a girl growing up in the orphanage, is called to the headmistress where she hears that one of the orphanage's wealthiest regents has taken notice of her fate and wants her to study to be a writer. One condition is that Jerusha has to write him a short letter once a month, stating what progress she is making.
Director: Willy van Hemert
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: November 14, 1964
Cast
- Jenny Arean - Jerusha Abbott
- John van Dreelen - Jervis Pendleton
- Jacco van Renesse - Jimmy McBride
- Christine Ewert - Julia Pendleton
- Mien Duymaer Van Twist - Mrs. Pendleton
- Philippine Ackerlin - Sally McBride
- Caroline Kaart - Mrs. Grace Pritchard
- Lies de Wind - Mrs. Lippett
- Riek Schagen - Butterfly
- Donald Jones - Wilberforce
Screenplay
- Eric Maschwitz (Theatre Play)
- Eric Maschwitz (Musical)
- Hugh Martin (Musical)
- Jean Webster (Novel)
- Martin Gray (Musical)
Music: Harry de Groot, Hugh Martin
Production: NCRV
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Willy van Hemert
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daddy-Long-Legs about?
- Dutch television adaptation of the English theatre musical 'Love from Judy' by Eric Maschwitz and Hugh Martin, based on the novel 'Daddy-Long-Legs' by Jean Webster. Jerusha Abbott, a girl growing up in the orphanage, is called to the headmistress where she hears that one of the orphanage's wealthiest regents has taken notice of her fate and wants her to study to be a writer. One condition is that Jerusha has to write him a short letter once a month, stating what progress she is making.
- Who directed Daddy-Long-Legs?
- Daddy-Long-Legs was directed by Willy van Hemert.
- Who stars in Daddy-Long-Legs?
- Daddy-Long-Legs stars Jenny Arean, John van Dreelen, Jacco van Renesse, Christine Ewert, Mien Duymaer Van Twist, Philippine Ackerlin.
- How long is Daddy-Long-Legs?
- Daddy-Long-Legs has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Daddy-Long-Legs?
- Daddy-Long-Legs is a Drama, Music, TV Movie film.