Dollar Daddy (1956)
A heavily indebted schoolteacher raising two marriageable daughters is buoyed by rumors that his long-lost uncle in America is a millionaire, until the uncle’s unexpected arrival in poverty sparks a rush of creditors, patrons and fortune-seekers. Ambitious lawyer Jenő Szekeres orchestrates the deception so that the family, the town and himself profit from the false fortune, and even when the truth comes out, everyone, including Szekeres, now eyeing a political career, chooses to uphold the lie.
Director: Viktor Gertler
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: May 17, 1956
Cast
- Iván Darvas - Dr. Jenő Szekeres
- János Rajz - Tamás Hoffmann
- Imre Ráday - Koltay
- Erzsi Somogyi - Koltay's wife
- Tivadar Uray - The chieftain
- Lajos Mányai - banker Bottlik
- Julia Horvath - Gizi
- Rozi Gaál - Kató
- Tivadar Horváth - The son of the chieftain
- Sándor Peti - banker Brenner
Screenplay
- Andor Gábor
- Szilárd Darvas (Screenplay)
- Béla Gádor (Screenplay)
Music: Szabolcs Fényes
Cinematography: István Eiben
Editing: Sándor Boronkay
Production: Hunnia Filmstúdió
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Viktor Gertler
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dollar Daddy about?
- A heavily indebted schoolteacher raising two marriageable daughters is buoyed by rumors that his long-lost uncle in America is a millionaire, until the uncle’s unexpected arrival in poverty sparks a rush of creditors, patrons and fortune-seekers. Ambitious lawyer Jenő Szekeres orchestrates the deception so that the family, the town and himself profit from the false fortune, and even when the truth comes out, everyone, including Szekeres, now eyeing a political career, chooses to uphold the lie.
- Who directed Dollar Daddy?
- Dollar Daddy was directed by Viktor Gertler.
- Who stars in Dollar Daddy?
- Dollar Daddy stars Iván Darvas, János Rajz, Imre Ráday, Erzsi Somogyi, Tivadar Uray, Lajos Mányai.
- How long is Dollar Daddy?
- Dollar Daddy has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Dollar Daddy?
- Dollar Daddy is a Comedy film.
- Where was Dollar Daddy produced?
- Dollar Daddy was produced in Hungary.