The Laugh on Dad
Synopsis
The Laugh on Dad is a 1918 comedy Australian silent film. It follows John Forrest, a.k.a. Dad, who is an ostrich farmer. His daughter Jean wants to marry Ralph Bond but Dad is opposed, so he devises a scene where a farmhand will dress as Jean and pretend to marry Ralph. Jean outwits him and the marriage goes ahead. It is considered a lost film.
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- Director
- A.C. Tinsdale
- Screenplay & Story
- A.C. Tinsdale
- Original Title
- The Laugh on Dad
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Austral Photoplay Company
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A.C. Tinsdale
A.C. Tinsdale
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A.C. Tinsdale
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What is The Laugh on Dad about?
The Laugh on Dad is a 1918 comedy Australian silent film. It follows John Forrest, a.k.a. Dad, who is an ostrich farmer. His daughter Jean wants to marry Ralph Bond but Dad is opposed, so he devises a scene where a farmhand will dress as Jean and pretend to marry Ralph. Jean outwits him and the marriage goes ahead. It is considered a lost film.
Who directed The Laugh on Dad?
The Laugh on Dad was directed by A.C. Tinsdale.
Who stars in The Laugh on Dad?
The principal cast of The Laugh on Dad includes Netta Lawson, Johnson Weir, May Morton, Jules Olaff, Alwyn West.
When was The Laugh on Dad released and how long is it?
The Laugh on Dad was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.