Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
Synopsis
Julian (Percy Marmont) is a poor artist who lives with wife Edith (Alice Joyce) and their newborn baby in Harlem. Struggling to make ends meet, he foregoes his artistic calling and draws for magazines. Reaching his limits, Julian convinces his wife he could reach higher grounds if he were to go to Paris. He moves to Paris while his Edith works at a shop on Fifth Avenue. Each of their lives evolves differently—Edith is courted by a wealthy suitor whom she ignores while pining for her husband, while Julian fails to meet his goals in Paris, returning defeated three years later. The meeting highlight how different their routes have been.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth B. Clarke, Zoë Akins
- Original Title
- Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Kenneth B. Clarke, Zoë Akins
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Kenneth B. Clarke
Writer
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What is Daddy's Gone A-Hunting about?
Julian (Percy Marmont) is a poor artist who lives with wife Edith (Alice Joyce) and their newborn baby in Harlem. Struggling to make ends meet, he foregoes his artistic calling and draws for magazines. Reaching his limits, Julian convinces his wife he could reach higher grounds if he were to go to Paris. He moves to Paris while his Edith works at a shop on Fifth Avenue. Each of their lives evolves differently—Edith is courted by a wealthy suitor whom she ignores while pining for her husband, while Julian fails to meet his goals in Paris, returning defeated three years later. The meeting highlight how different their routes have been.
Who directed Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
The principal cast of Daddy's Gone A-Hunting includes Alice Joyce, Percy Marmont, Virginia Marshall, Helena D'Algy, Ford Sterling.
When was Daddy's Gone A-Hunting released and how long is it?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.