
Wandering Papas
Synopsis
A cook for bridge constructors is told to collect food for dinner-Ritz style trout, Palmer house rabbit and a 15cm frosted cake. He sets off into the wide open spaces to collect the food, coming into contact with a mad hermit, who hates anybody seeing his daughter, before returning to cook dinner.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Clyde Cook
Camp Cook
Oliver Hardy
Camp Foreman (as Babe Hardy)
Sally O'Neil
Susie, the Hermit's Daughter (as Sue O'Neill)
Tyler Brooke
Onion, a Bridge Engineer
Adolph Milar
The Hermit (as Adolph Millar)
Sammy Brooks
Construction Worker (uncredited)
William Gillespie
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Jules Mendel
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Laurel
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Dillon, Carl Harbaugh, Stan Laurel, George O'Neill, James Parrott, Hal Yates
- Original Title
- Wandering Papas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios, Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Laurel
Edward Dillon, Carl Harbaugh, Stan Laurel, George O'Neill, James Parrott, Hal Yates
Glen Carrier, Len Powers, Frank Young
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Laurel
Director
Edward Dillon
Writer
Carl Harbaugh
Writer
Stan Laurel
Writer
George O'Neill
Writer
James Parrott
Writer
Hal Yates
Writer
Glen Carrier
Director of Photography
Len Powers
Director of Photography
Frank Young
Director of Photography
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandering Papas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wandering Papas about?
A cook for bridge constructors is told to collect food for dinner-Ritz style trout, Palmer house rabbit and a 15cm frosted cake. He sets off into the wide open spaces to collect the food, coming into contact with a mad hermit, who hates anybody seeing his daughter, before returning to cook dinner.
Who directed Wandering Papas?
Wandering Papas was directed by Stan Laurel.
Who stars in Wandering Papas?
The principal cast of Wandering Papas includes Clyde Cook, Oliver Hardy, Sally O'Neil, Tyler Brooke, Adolph Milar.
When was Wandering Papas released and how long is it?
Wandering Papas was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 20m.















