Daddy Long Legs(1955)
Overview
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.
Director
Jean Negulesco
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Fred Astaire
as Jervis Pendleton III
Leslie Caron
as Julie Andre
Terry Moore
as Linda Pendleton
Thelma Ritter
as Alicia Pritchard
Fred Clark
as Griggs
Charlotte Austin
as Sally McBride
Larry Keating
as Alexander Williamson
Kathryn Givney
as Gertrude Pendleton
Kelly Brown
as Jimmy McBride
Ray Anthony
as Ray Anthony
Gertrude Astor
as Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
Barrie Chase
as Blonde Dancer (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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What is Daddy Long Legs about?▼
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.
Who directed Daddy Long Legs?▼
Daddy Long Legs was directed by Jean Negulesco and released in 1955. It is a music, romance film.
How long is Daddy Long Legs?▼
Daddy Long Legs has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in Daddy Long Legs?▼
The cast of Daddy Long Legs includes Fred Astaire as Jervis Pendleton III, Leslie Caron as Julie Andre, Terry Moore as Linda Pendleton, Thelma Ritter as Alicia Pritchard, Fred Clark as Griggs and more.
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