Daddy Long Legs
Synopsis
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.
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Daddy Long Legs (1955) - Official CinemaScop & Teatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-11
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Fred Astaire
Jervis Pendleton III
Leslie Caron
Julie Andre
Terry Moore
Linda Pendleton
Thelma Ritter
Alicia Pritchard
Fred Clark
Griggs
Charlotte Austin
Sally McBride
Larry Keating
Alexander Williamson
Kathryn Givney
Gertrude Pendleton
Kelly Brown
Jimmy McBride
Ray Anthony
Ray Anthony
Gertrude Astor
Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
Barrie Chase
Blonde Dancer (uncredited)
Lisa Montell
College Girl (uncredited)
Leslie Parrish
College Girl (uncredited)
Pat Sheehan
College Girl (uncredited)
Sara Shane
Pat (uncredited)
Evelyn Rudie
Codene (uncredited)
Liliane Montevecchi
College Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Screenplay & Story
- Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman, Alex North
- Original Title
- Daddy Long Legs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco
Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron, Jean Webster
Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman, Alex North
Leon Shamroy
William Reynolds
Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Negulesco
Director
Phoebe Ephron
Screenplay
Henry Ephron
Screenplay
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
William Reynolds
Editor
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Tom Keogh
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daddy Long Legs
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What is Daddy Long Legs about?
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.
Who directed Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in Daddy Long Legs?
The principal cast of Daddy Long Legs includes Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, Terry Moore, Thelma Ritter, Fred Clark.
When was Daddy Long Legs released and how long is it?
Daddy Long Legs was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Daddy Long Legs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daddy Long Legs was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman, Alex North.
Is Daddy Long Legs based on a book or true story?
Daddy Long Legs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Webster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).