Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
Originally released in 1925. Daddy's Gone A-Hunting is a drama film. directed by Frank Borzage. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alice Joyce, Percy Marmont, and Virginia Marshall
Synopsis
Julian (Percy Marmont) is a poor artist who lives with wife Edith (Alice Joyce) and their newborn baby in Harlem. Struggling to make ends meet, he foregoes his artistic calling and draws for magazines. Reaching his limits, Julian convinces his wife he could reach higher grounds if he were to go to Paris. He moves to Paris while his Edith works at a shop on Fifth Avenue. Each of their lives evolves differently—Edith is courted by a wealthy suitor whom she ignores while pining for her husband, while Julian fails to meet his goals in Paris, returning defeated three years later. The meeting highlight how different their routes have been.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daddy's Gone A-Hunting about?
Julian (Percy Marmont) is a poor artist who lives with wife Edith (Alice Joyce) and their newborn baby in Harlem. Struggling to make ends meet, he foregoes his artistic calling and draws for magazi...
Who directed Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Daddy's Gone A-Hunting released?
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting was released on March 8, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Daddy's Gone A-Hunting?
The main cast of Daddy's Gone A-Hunting includes Alice Joyce, Percy Marmont, Virginia Marshall, Helena D'Algy, Ford Sterling.