Everything for Dad
Alles für Papa
Synopsis
Family-friendly comedy about a daughter seeking a new wife for her recently widowed father. Charlotte Haberland leaves her boarding school and returns home to her father. Contrary to what most people would expect, since the death of his wife, the widower's been living a life full of joy and adventure. However, his daughter's been looking for a quiet housewife for dad; so, she's determined to "bring him back down to Earth". It soon becomes obvious, however, that it is she who wants a new mom that fits the housewife-mold. He's quite content to be the happy bachelor he once was.
Top Cast
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Johanna Matz
Charlott Haberland
Curd Jürgens
Clemens Haberland
Peer Schmidt
Ferry Stuck
Olga Tschechowa
Frau von Pleskow
Käthe Haack
Franz Schafheitlin
Direktor
Ina Malfatti
Olga von Pleskow
Walter Janssen
Severin
Hedwig Wangel
Klara
Edelweiß Malchin
Fifi
Werner Stock
Chefredakteur
Viktor Afritsch
Herr von Stubbenbergh
Harry Hardt
Mucky
Madelon Truß
Direktionssekretärin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Hartl
- Original Title
- Alles für Papa
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Vita Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Hartl
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hartl
Director
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What is Everything for Dad about?
Family-friendly comedy about a daughter seeking a new wife for her recently widowed father. Charlotte Haberland leaves her boarding school and returns home to her father. Contrary to what most people would expect, since the death of his wife, the widower's been living a life full of joy and adventure. However, his daughter's been looking for a quiet housewife for dad; so, she's determined to "bring him back down to Earth". It soon becomes obvious, however, that it is she who wants a new mom that fits the housewife-mold. He's quite content to be the happy bachelor he once was.
Who directed Everything for Dad?
Everything for Dad was directed by Karl Hartl.
Who stars in Everything for Dad?
The principal cast of Everything for Dad includes Johanna Matz, Curd Jürgens, Peer Schmidt, Olga Tschechowa, Käthe Haack.
When was Everything for Dad released and how long is it?
Everything for Dad was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.