Daddy Long Legs
Originally released in 1955. Daddy Long Legs is a music/romance film. directed by Jean Negulesco. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, and Terry Moore
Synopsis
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (92 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Jervis Pendleton III
Leslie Caron
as Julie Andre
Terry Moore
as Linda Pendleton
Thelma Ritter
as Alicia Pritchard
Fred Clark
as Griggs
Charlotte Austin
as Sally McBride
Larry Keating
as Ambassador Alexander Williamson
Kathryn Givney
as Gertrude Pendleton
Kelly Brown
as Jimmy McBride
Ray Anthony
as Himself
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daddy Long Legs about?
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes let...
Who directed Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs was directed by Jean Negulesco.
How long is Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Daddy Long Legs released?
Daddy Long Legs was released on May 5, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Daddy Long Legs?
The main cast of Daddy Long Legs includes Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, Terry Moore, Thelma Ritter, Fred Clark.