Daddy Long Legs (1938)
Judy Aalders grows up in an orphanage. Albert Woudenberg happens to be present when Judy confronts the trustees of the orphanage and is expelled. He decides to send her to university and Judy, who has only ever seen his shadowy long legs, refers to him as 'Daddy-Long-Legs' from that day. Not knowing he is in fact her benefactor, Judy's relationship with Albert gradually turns into love.
Director: Frederic Zelnik
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: October 6, 1938
Cast
- Lily Bouwmeester - Judy Aalders
- Paul Storm - Albert Woudenberg / Vadertje Langbeen
- Emma Morel - Mevrouw van Dedum
- Heleen Pimentel - Doris van Woudenberg
- Jan Retèl - Frits Donkers
- Sara Heyblom - Mevrouw van Woudenberg
- Gusta Chrispijn-Mulder - Mevrouw Lippens
- Lies de Wind - Ina Donkers
- Lau Ezerman - Johan
- Aaf Bouber - Moeder Bartel
Screenplay
- Jaap Van der Poll (Theatre Play)
- Cor Hermus
- Rudolph Bernauer
- Jean Webster (Novel)
- Jaap Van der Poll
Music: Max Tak
Editing: Jan Teunissen
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Frederic Zelnik
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daddy Long Legs about?
- Judy Aalders grows up in an orphanage. Albert Woudenberg happens to be present when Judy confronts the trustees of the orphanage and is expelled. He decides to send her to university and Judy, who has only ever seen his shadowy long legs, refers to him as 'Daddy-Long-Legs' from that day. Not knowing he is in fact her benefactor, Judy's relationship with Albert gradually turns into love.
- Who directed Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs was directed by Frederic Zelnik.
- Who stars in Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs stars Lily Bouwmeester, Paul Storm, Emma Morel, Heleen Pimentel, Jan Retèl, Sara Heyblom.
- How long is Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 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 Netherlands.