Daddy Long Legs
Vadertje Langbeen
Synopsis
Judy Aalders grows up in an orphanage. Albert Woudenberg happens to be present when Judy confronts the trustees of the orphanage and is expelled. He decides to send her to university and Judy, who has only ever seen his shadowy long legs, refers to him as 'Daddy-Long-Legs' from that day. Not knowing he is in fact her benefactor, Judy's relationship with Albert gradually turns into love.
Top Cast
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Lily Bouwmeester
Judy Aalders
Paul Storm
Albert Woudenberg / Vadertje Langbeen
Emma Morel
Mevrouw van Dedum
Heleen Pimentel
Doris van Woudenberg
Jan Retèl
Frits Donkers
Sara Heyblom
Mevrouw van Woudenberg
Gusta Chrispijn-Mulder
Mevrouw Lippens
Lies de Wind
Ina Donkers
Lau Ezerman
Johan
Aaf Bouber
Moeder Bartel
Herman Bouber
Joke Bosch
Constant van Kerckhoven Jr.
Péronne Hosang
Bob de Lange
Piet te Nuyl Sr.
Carla Lipp
Jackie de Jong
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederic Zelnik
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaap Van der Poll, Cor Hermus, Frederic Zelnik, Jean Webster, Rudolph Bernauer
- Original Score
- Max Tak
- Original Title
- Vadertje Langbeen
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Neerlandia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederic Zelnik
Jaap Van der Poll, Cor Hermus, Frederic Zelnik, Jean Webster, Rudolph Bernauer
Max Tak
Jan Teunissen
Rudolf Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Teunissen
Editor
Frederic Zelnik
Director
Cor Hermus
Writer
Frederic Zelnik
Writer
Rudolph Bernauer
Writer
Jaap Van der Poll
Writer
Rudolf Meyer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daddy Long Legs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daddy Long Legs about?
Judy Aalders grows up in an orphanage. Albert Woudenberg happens to be present when Judy confronts the trustees of the orphanage and is expelled. He decides to send her to university and Judy, who has only ever seen his shadowy long legs, refers to him as 'Daddy-Long-Legs' from that day. Not knowing he is in fact her benefactor, Judy's relationship with Albert gradually turns into love.
Who directed Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs was directed by Frederic Zelnik.
Who stars in Daddy Long Legs?
The principal cast of Daddy Long Legs includes Lily Bouwmeester, Paul Storm, Emma Morel, Heleen Pimentel, Jan Retèl.
When was Daddy Long Legs released and how long is it?
Daddy Long Legs was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Daddy Long Legs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daddy Long Legs was composed by Max Tak.
Is Daddy Long Legs based on a book or true story?
Daddy Long Legs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Webster".