Daddy Long Legs (1931)
Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him, though she does not know that the man she has fallen for is her benefactor.
Director: Alfred Santell
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: June 5, 1931
Cast
- Janet Gaynor - Judy Abbott
- Warner Baxter - Jervis Pendleton
- Una Merkel - Sally McBride
- John Arledge - Jimmy McBride
- Claude Gillingwater - Riggs
- Effie Ellsler - Mrs. Semple
- Kendall McComas - Freddie Perkins
- Kathlyn Williams - Mrs. Paula Pendleton
- Elizabeth Patterson - Mrs. Lippett
- Louise Closser Hale - Miss Pritchard
Screenplay
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Awkward First Date and Comedy, Misunderstandings and Funny Date Mess, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on play or musical, romance
More Films by Director: Alfred Santell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daddy Long Legs about?
- Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him, though she does not know that the man she has fallen for is her benefactor.
- Who directed Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs was directed by Alfred Santell.
- Who stars in Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs stars Janet Gaynor, Warner Baxter, Una Merkel, John Arledge, Claude Gillingwater, Effie Ellsler.
- How long is Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Daddy Long Legs produced?
- Daddy Long Legs was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Daddy Long Legs?
- The themes of Daddy Long Legs include: Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Awkward First Date and Comedy, Misunderstandings and Funny Date Mess, Fun Romantic Stories.