Amateur Daddy
"Vibrant with the Happy Spirit of Youth and Romance"
Originally released in 1932. Amateur Daddy is a drama film. directed by John G. Blystone. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Warner Baxter, Marian Nixon, and Rita La Roy
Synopsis
Jim Gladden, a construction site foreman, is partially responsible for the accidental death of one of his workers, Fred Smith, and makes good on Fred's deathbed request to go to Scotch Valley and take care of his surviving wife and children. When Jim arrives in the small town, he is told that there are two Fred Smith families in Scotch Valley, the rich Smiths and the poor Smiths. Jim assumes that the Smiths he is looking for are the poor ones, and is directed to a house where four children live in poverty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Warner Baxter
as Jim Gladden
Marian Nixon
as Sally Smith
Rita La Roy
as Lotti Pelgram
William Pawley
as 2nd Fred Smith
Lucille Powers
as Olive Smith
David Landau
as Sam Pelgram
Clarence Wilson
as William J. 'Bill' Hansen
Frankie Darro
as Pete Smith
Gail Kornfeld
as Lily Smith
Joe Hachey
as Sam Pelgram, Jr.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amateur Daddy about?
Jim Gladden, a construction site foreman, is partially responsible for the accidental death of one of his workers, Fred Smith, and makes good on Fred's deathbed request to go to Scotch Valley and t...
Who directed Amateur Daddy?
Amateur Daddy was directed by John G. Blystone.
How long is Amateur Daddy?
Amateur Daddy has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Amateur Daddy released?
Amateur Daddy was released on April 10, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amateur Daddy?
The main cast of Amateur Daddy includes Warner Baxter, Marian Nixon, Rita La Roy, William Pawley, Lucille Powers.