Father Is a Bachelor
"WANTED: A MOTHER for five kids. Any girl who accepts is crazy, but so am I. --- Johnny"
Originally released in 1950. Father Is a Bachelor is a comedy/family film. directed by Norman Foster. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Holden, Coleen Gray, and Mary Jane Saunders
Synopsis
Johnny Rutledge is a drifter who comes to and discovers a cabin in the forest where five kids: January, February, March, April, and May are living without parents. Their parents died a while ago, and they want to keep that secret from the townspeople, especially the young school teacher, Prudence Millett, to avoid being sent to a children's home and eventual separation. Johnny moves in with the kids and poses as their uncle to take care of them while romancing Prudence. But in order to keep the children, he has to get married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
William Holden
as Johnny Rutledge
Coleen Gray
as Prudence Millett
Mary Jane Saunders
as May Chalotte
Charles Winninger
as Professor Mordecai Ford
Stuart Erwin
as Constable Pudge Barnham
Clinton Sundberg
as Plato Cassin
Gary Gray
as Jan Chalotte
Sig Ruman
as Jericho Schlosser
Billy Gray
as Feb Chalotte
Lloyd Corrigan
as Judge Millett
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Father Is a Bachelor about?
Johnny Rutledge is a drifter who comes to and discovers a cabin in the forest where five kids: January, February, March, April, and May are living without parents. Their parents died a while ago, a...
Who directed Father Is a Bachelor?
Father Is a Bachelor was directed by Norman Foster.
How long is Father Is a Bachelor?
Father Is a Bachelor has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Father Is a Bachelor released?
Father Is a Bachelor was released on February 22, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Father Is a Bachelor?
The main cast of Father Is a Bachelor includes William Holden, Coleen Gray, Mary Jane Saunders, Charles Winninger, Stuart Erwin.