No Father to Guide Him
Originally released in 1925. No Father to Guide Him is a comedy film. directed by Leo McCarey. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charley Chase, Katherine Grant, and Mickey Bennett
Synopsis
Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to the beach. The mother-in-law pursues and comedy ensues.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charley Chase
as Jimmy Jump
Katherine Grant
as Jimmy's Wife
Mickey Bennett
as The Jump Son
Josephine Crowell
as Jimmy's Mother-in-Law
Duke Kahanamoku
as The Lifeguard
William Colvin
as Cop (uncredited)
Jack Gavin
as Clothing Store Manager (uncredited)
Bull Montana
as Wanted Kidnapper in Photo (uncredited)
Lyle Tayo
as Milk Customer (uncredited)
Leo Willis
as Detective (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is No Father to Guide Him about?
Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to the beach. The mother-in-law pursues and comedy ...
Who directed No Father to Guide Him?
No Father to Guide Him was directed by Leo McCarey.
How long is No Father to Guide Him?
No Father to Guide Him has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was No Father to Guide Him released?
No Father to Guide Him was released on September 5, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in No Father to Guide Him?
The main cast of No Father to Guide Him includes Charley Chase, Katherine Grant, Mickey Bennett, Josephine Crowell, Duke Kahanamoku.