No Father to Guide Him
Synopsis
Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to the beach. The mother-in-law pursues and comedy ensues.
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Charley Chase
Jimmy Jump
Katherine Grant
Jimmy's Wife
Mickey Bennett
The Jump Son
Josephine Crowell
Jimmy's Mother-in-Law
Duke Kahanamoku
The Lifeguard
William Colvin
Cop (uncredited)
Jack Gavin
Clothing Store Manager (uncredited)
Bull Montana
Wanted Kidnapper in Photo (uncredited)
Lyle Tayo
Milk Customer (uncredited)
Leo Willis
Detective (uncredited)
Fay Wray
Beach House Cashier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Original Title
- No Father to Guide Him
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is No Father to Guide Him about?
Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to the beach. The mother-in-law pursues and comedy ensues.
Who directed No Father to Guide Him?
No Father to Guide Him was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in No Father to Guide Him?
The principal cast of No Father to Guide Him includes Charley Chase, Katherine Grant, Mickey Bennett, Josephine Crowell, Duke Kahanamoku.
When was No Father to Guide Him released and how long is it?
No Father to Guide Him was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Father to Guide Him?
No Father to Guide Him holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).