The Bachelor Father
"Her daddy was a bachelor-and she won her way right into his heart."
Originally released in 1931. The Bachelor Father is a comedy/drama film. directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Starring Marion Davies, Ralph Forbes, and C. Aubrey Smith
Synopsis
Lonely in his English country estate, Sir Basil decides to gather his grown (albeit illegitimate) children around him in his declining years. He uses a ledger which keeps track of the payments he has been making to ex-lovers to locate 2 of them, and a third is found by a lawyer in New York, her mother was too proud to accept any money. Sir Basil is a curmudgeon, and his three adult children have a hard time with him at first. Toni, the American, is a free spirit who had a budding career in show business. Jeffery is English and a semi-gentleman, and Maria is Italian, with a Latin temperament. They begin to bond, especially Sir Basil and Toni, whose outgoing personality finally wins over the old man. But past lives begin to creep back into the picture and threaten the old man's plans for a life filled with his children.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1931
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marion Davies
as Antoinette "Tony" Flagg
Ralph Forbes
as John Ashley
C. Aubrey Smith
as Basil "Chief" Winterton
Ray Milland
as Geoffrey Trent
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Dick Berney
David Torrence
as Frank "Mac" MacDonald
Doris Lloyd
as Julia Webb
Edgar Norton
as Bolton
Nina Quartero
as Maria Credaro
Halliwell Hobbes
as Larkin
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bachelor Father about?
Lonely in his English country estate, Sir Basil decides to gather his grown (albeit illegitimate) children around him in his declining years. He uses a ledger which keeps track of the payments he h...
Who directed The Bachelor Father?
The Bachelor Father was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
How long is The Bachelor Father?
The Bachelor Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Bachelor Father released?
The Bachelor Father was released on January 10, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bachelor Father?
The main cast of The Bachelor Father includes Marion Davies, Ralph Forbes, C. Aubrey Smith, Ray Milland, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.