Daddy's Gone A-Hunting (1925)

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Julian (Percy Marmont) is a poor artist who lives with wife Edith (Alice Joyce) and their newborn baby in Harlem. Struggling to make ends meet, he foregoes his artistic calling and draws for magazines. Reaching his limits, Julian convinces his wife he could reach higher grounds if he were to go to Paris. He moves to Paris while his Edith works at a shop on Fifth Avenue. Each of their lives evolves differently—Edith is courted by a wealthy suitor whom she ignores while pining for her husband, while Julian fails to meet his goals in Paris, returning defeated three years later. The meeting highlight how different their routes have been.

Director: Frank Borzage
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 61 min
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Production: Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daddy's Gone A-Hunting about?
Julian (Percy Marmont) is a poor artist who lives with wife Edith (Alice Joyce) and their newborn baby in Harlem. Struggling to make ends meet, he foregoes his artistic calling and draws for magazines. Reaching his limits, Julian convinces his wife he could reach higher grounds if he were to go to Paris. He moves to Paris while his Edith works at a shop on Fifth Avenue. Each of their lives evolves differently—Edith is courted by a wealthy suitor whom she ignores while pining for her husband, while Julian fails to meet his goals in Paris, returning defeated three years later. The meeting highlight how different their routes have been.
Who directed Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting stars Alice Joyce, Percy Marmont, Virginia Marshall, Helena D'Algy, Ford Sterling, Holmes Herbert.
How long is Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting is a Drama film.
Where was Daddy's Gone A-Hunting produced?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting was produced in United States of America.