Daddy-Long-Legs
Vadertje Langbeen
Synopsis
Dutch television adaptation of the English theatre musical 'Love from Judy' by Eric Maschwitz and Hugh Martin, based on the novel 'Daddy-Long-Legs' by Jean Webster. Jerusha Abbott, a girl growing up in the orphanage, is called to the headmistress where she hears that one of the orphanage's wealthiest regents has taken notice of her fate and wants her to study to be a writer. One condition is that Jerusha has to write him a short letter once a month, stating what progress she is making.
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Jenny Arean
Jerusha Abbott
John van Dreelen
Jervis Pendleton
Jacco van Renesse
Jimmy McBride
Christine Ewert
Julia Pendleton
Mien Duymaer Van Twist
Mrs. Pendleton
Philippine Ackerlin
Sally McBride
Caroline Kaart
Mrs. Grace Pritchard
Lies de Wind
Mrs. Lippett
Riek Schagen
Butterfly
Donald Jones
Wilberforce
Pierre Myin
Senator Parsons
Jos Knipscheer
Cyrus Wykoff
Elsje Roeselaar
Sadie Kate
Ab Hofstee
Walters
Ab Heydens
Gordon MacLintock
Marco Bakker
Bert Buitenhuis
Willy De Groot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willy van Hemert
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Webster, Eric Maschwitz, Hugh Martin, Martin Gray
- Original Score
- Hugh Martin, Harry de Groot
- Original Title
- Vadertje Langbeen
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- NCRV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willy van Hemert
Jean Webster, Eric Maschwitz, Hugh Martin, Martin Gray
Hugh Martin, Harry de Groot
Department Leadership Roster
Willy van Hemert
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daddy-Long-Legs
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What is Daddy-Long-Legs about?
Dutch television adaptation of the English theatre musical 'Love from Judy' by Eric Maschwitz and Hugh Martin, based on the novel 'Daddy-Long-Legs' by Jean Webster. Jerusha Abbott, a girl growing up in the orphanage, is called to the headmistress where she hears that one of the orphanage's wealthiest regents has taken notice of her fate and wants her to study to be a writer. One condition is that Jerusha has to write him a short letter once a month, stating what progress she is making.
Who directed Daddy-Long-Legs?
Daddy-Long-Legs was directed by Willy van Hemert.
Who stars in Daddy-Long-Legs?
The principal cast of Daddy-Long-Legs includes Jenny Arean, John van Dreelen, Jacco van Renesse, Christine Ewert, Mien Duymaer Van Twist.
When was Daddy-Long-Legs released and how long is it?
Daddy-Long-Legs was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Daddy-Long-Legs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daddy-Long-Legs was composed by Hugh Martin, Harry de Groot.
Is Daddy-Long-Legs based on a book or true story?
Daddy-Long-Legs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Webster".