The Bachelor Daddy (1922)
One glowing hour crowded with happiness
After his mining partner Joe Pelton's death, wealthy bachelor Richard Chester adopts Joe's five young children and takes them East by train. The children are hellions upsetting the calm of the Pullman car en route to New York City, and his home upon arrival. Richard enrolls them all in school except for the youngest. His frosty society fiancée Ethel McVae refuses to have anything to do with the children. After seeing how Richard interacts with his stenographer Sally Lockwood when she helps him nurse the youngest child through a night's illness Ethel breaks the engagement. Richard declares his love for Sally, and they join to raise a family.
Director: Alfred E. Green
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: April 29, 1922
Cast
- Thomas Meighan - Richard Chester
- Leatrice Joy - Sally Lockwood
- Maude Wayne - Ethel McVae
- Adele Farrington - Mrs. McVae
- J. Farrell MacDonald - Joe Pelton
- Larry Wheat - Charles Henley
- Peaches Jackson - Nita
- Bruce Guerin - Toodles
- Barbara Maier - Buddie
- Charles De Briac - David
Screenplay
- Edward Peple (Story)
- Olga Printzlau (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton, William Marshall
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Alfred E. Green
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bachelor Daddy about?
- After his mining partner Joe Pelton's death, wealthy bachelor Richard Chester adopts Joe's five young children and takes them East by train. The children are hellions upsetting the calm of the Pullman car en route to New York City, and his home upon arrival. Richard enrolls them all in school except for the youngest. His frosty society fiancée Ethel McVae refuses to have anything to do with the children. After seeing how Richard interacts with his stenographer Sally Lockwood when she helps him nurse the youngest child through a night's illness Ethel breaks the engagement. Richard declares his love for Sally, and they join to raise a family.
- Who directed The Bachelor Daddy?
- The Bachelor Daddy was directed by Alfred E. Green.
- Who stars in The Bachelor Daddy?
- The Bachelor Daddy stars Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy, Maude Wayne, Adele Farrington, J. Farrell MacDonald, Larry Wheat.
- How long is The Bachelor Daddy?
- The Bachelor Daddy has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Bachelor Daddy?
- The Bachelor Daddy is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Bachelor Daddy produced?
- The Bachelor Daddy was produced in United States of America.