The Bachelor Daddy
“One glowing hour crowded with happiness”
Synopsis
After his mining partner Joe Pelton's death, wealthy bachelor Richard Chester adopts Joe's five young children and takes them East by train. The children are hellions upsetting the calm of the Pullman car en route to New York City, and his home upon arrival. Richard enrolls them all in school except for the youngest. His frosty society fiancée Ethel McVae refuses to have anything to do with the children. After seeing how Richard interacts with his stenographer Sally Lockwood when she helps him nurse the youngest child through a night's illness Ethel breaks the engagement. Richard declares his love for Sally, and they join to raise a family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Peple, Olga Printzlau
- Original Title
- The Bachelor Daddy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Edward Peple, Olga Printzlau
Gilbert Warrenton, William Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
William Marshall
Director of Photography
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What is The Bachelor Daddy about?
After his mining partner Joe Pelton's death, wealthy bachelor Richard Chester adopts Joe's five young children and takes them East by train. The children are hellions upsetting the calm of the Pullman car en route to New York City, and his home upon arrival. Richard enrolls them all in school except for the youngest. His frosty society fiancée Ethel McVae refuses to have anything to do with the children. After seeing how Richard interacts with his stenographer Sally Lockwood when she helps him nurse the youngest child through a night's illness Ethel breaks the engagement. Richard declares his love for Sally, and they join to raise a family.
Who directed The Bachelor Daddy?
The Bachelor Daddy was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in The Bachelor Daddy?
The principal cast of The Bachelor Daddy includes Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy, Maude Wayne, Adele Farrington, J. Farrell MacDonald.
When was The Bachelor Daddy released and how long is it?
The Bachelor Daddy was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.