Daddy
Synopsis
Believing her husband to be unfaithful, Helene Savelli takes her son, Jackie, to the Holdens' farm and dies shortly afterward. The Holdens keep Jackie, but he eventually goes to the city when the elderly couple lose their farm and retire to the poorhouse. Jackie next is befriended by Cesare Gallo, a sidewalk musician who was also the teacher of Paul Savelli--now a famous violinist. A chance meeting with Savelli by Jackie reunites him with Gallo just before the old man dies. Savelli takes Jackie home with him, happily discovers the boy to be his son, and restores the farm to the Holdens.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Coogan, Jack Coogan Sr.
- Original Title
- Daddy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Jackie Coogan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Lillian Coogan, Jack Coogan Sr.
Frank B. Good, Robert Martin
Irene Morra
Sol Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
Director
Lillian Coogan
Writer
Jack Coogan Sr.
Writer
Irene Morra
Editor
Frank B. Good
Director of Photography
Robert Martin
Director of Photography
Sol Lesser
Producer
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What is Daddy about?
Believing her husband to be unfaithful, Helene Savelli takes her son, Jackie, to the Holdens' farm and dies shortly afterward. The Holdens keep Jackie, but he eventually goes to the city when the elderly couple lose their farm and retire to the poorhouse. Jackie next is befriended by Cesare Gallo, a sidewalk musician who was also the teacher of Paul Savelli--now a famous violinist. A chance meeting with Savelli by Jackie reunites him with Gallo just before the old man dies. Savelli takes Jackie home with him, happily discovers the boy to be his son, and restores the farm to the Holdens.
Who directed Daddy?
Daddy was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in Daddy?
The principal cast of Daddy includes Jackie Coogan, Arthur Edmund Carewe, Josie Sedgwick, Cesare Gravina, Bert Woodruff.
When was Daddy released and how long is it?
Daddy was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.