Old Dad
“The Story of a girl who followed her mother's footsteps- and Old Dad who stood true to both.”
Synopsis
Mr. Bretton's wife decides she would rather pursue an opera career, so they separate, leaving him to raise their young daughter Daphne (Mildred Harris). She is expelled from boarding school after Richard Wiltoner is found in her room under innocent circumstances. Her father sends her to the Adirondacks, where she meets a rogue and soon elopes with him. When her father discovers that he is a bigamist, he has their marriage annulled. Happily, Mrs. Bretton returns to her husband and Daphne and Richard fall in love and marry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Ingraham
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- Old Dad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Chaplin-Mayer Pictures Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Ingraham
Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, J. Grubb Alexander
Pliny Goodfriend
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Ingraham
Director
Pliny Goodfriend
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Dad
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What is Old Dad about?
Mr. Bretton's wife decides she would rather pursue an opera career, so they separate, leaving him to raise their young daughter Daphne (Mildred Harris). She is expelled from boarding school after Richard Wiltoner is found in her room under innocent circumstances. Her father sends her to the Adirondacks, where she meets a rogue and soon elopes with him. When her father discovers that he is a bigamist, he has their marriage annulled. Happily, Mrs. Bretton returns to her husband and Daphne and Richard fall in love and marry.
Who directed Old Dad?
Old Dad was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
Who stars in Old Dad?
The principal cast of Old Dad includes Mildred Harris, George Stewart, John St. Polis, Myrtle Stedman, Irving Cummings.
When was Old Dad released and how long is it?
Old Dad was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Old Dad based on a book or true story?
Old Dad is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor Hallowell Abbott".