Old Dad
"The Story of a girl who followed her mother's footsteps- and Old Dad who stood true to both."
Originally released in 1920. Old Dad is a drama film. directed by Lloyd Ingraham. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mildred Harris, George Stewart, and John St. Polis
Synopsis
Mr. Bretton's wife decides she would rather pursue an opera career, so they separate, leaving him to raise their young daughter Daphne (Mildred Harris). She is expelled from boarding school after Richard Wiltoner is found in her room under innocent circumstances. Her father sends her to the Adirondacks, where she meets a rogue and soon elopes with him. When her father discovers that he is a bigamist, he has their marriage annulled. Happily, Mrs. Bretton returns to her husband and Daphne and Richard fall in love and marry.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mildred Harris
as Daphne Bretton
George Stewart
as Richard Wiltoner
John St. Polis
as Jeffrey Bretton
Myrtle Stedman
as Virginia Bretton
Irving Cummings
as Sheridan Kaire
Loyola O'Connor
as Claudia Merriwane
Tula Belle
as Little Girl with Two Mothers
Hazel Howell
as Peggy Laine
J. Edwin Brown
as Prof. Pettigrew
Bess Mitchell
as Bess Pomeroy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chaplin-Mayer Pictures Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Dad about?
Mr. Bretton's wife decides she would rather pursue an opera career, so they separate, leaving him to raise their young daughter Daphne (Mildred Harris). She is expelled from boarding school after R...
Who directed Old Dad?
Old Dad was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
How long is Old Dad?
Old Dad has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Old Dad released?
Old Dad was released on November 1, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Old Dad?
The main cast of Old Dad includes Mildred Harris, George Stewart, John St. Polis, Myrtle Stedman, Irving Cummings.