Educating Father
“ALL HIS PROBLEMS WERE LITTLE ONES!”
Synopsis
Jones family romp with father trying to convince son to follow him as a druggist, rather than becoming a pilot, until the son's piloting skills come in handy.
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Top Cast
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Jed Prouty
John Jones
Shirley Deane
Bonnie Jones
Dixie Dunbar
Millicent
Spring Byington
Mrs. John Jones
Kenneth Howell
Jack Jones
June Carlson
Lucy Jones
George Ernest
Roger Jones
Florence Roberts
Granny Jones
Billy Mahan
Bobby Jones
Francis Ford
Sheriff Hart
Charles Tannen
Jim Courtney
J. Anthony Hughes
Dick Harris
David Newell
Eddie Gordon
Clarence Wilson
Jess Boynton
Jonathan Hale
Fred Humphrey
Erville Alderson
Dr. Willoughby
Grace Durkin
Girl in Drugstore (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Townley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Tinling
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr., Katharine Kavanaugh, John Patrick
- Original Title
- Educating Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Tinling
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Katharine Kavanaugh, John Patrick
Department Leadership Roster
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Writer
Katharine Kavanaugh
Writer
James Tinling
Director
John Patrick
Writer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Educating Father
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What is Educating Father about?
Jones family romp with father trying to convince son to follow him as a druggist, rather than becoming a pilot, until the son's piloting skills come in handy.
Who directed Educating Father?
Educating Father was directed by James Tinling.
Who stars in Educating Father?
The principal cast of Educating Father includes Jed Prouty, Shirley Deane, Dixie Dunbar, Spring Byington, Kenneth Howell.
When was Educating Father released and how long is it?
Educating Father was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Educating Father?
Educating Father holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).