Too Many Parents
Originally released in 1936. Too Many Parents is a drama film. directed by Robert F. McGowan. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frances Farmer, Lester Matthews, and Porter Hall
Synopsis
Boys are sent to military school in order to get them out of the way of their too-busy-to-bother parents or guardians. Lonely young Philip Stewart writes himself letters his father should be writing. When his hoax is discovered, Philip attempts suicide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frances Farmer
as Sally Colman
Lester Matthews
as Mark Stewart
Porter Hall
as Mrs. Saunders
Henry Travers
as Wilkins
Billy Lee
as Billy Miller
George Ernest
as Phillip Stewart
Sherwood Bailey
as Clarence Talbot Jr.
Douglas Scott
as Morton Downing
Colin Tapley
as Miller
Buster Phelps
as Clinton Meadows
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Too Many Parents about?
Boys are sent to military school in order to get them out of the way of their too-busy-to-bother parents or guardians. Lonely young Philip Stewart writes himself letters his father should be writin...
Who directed Too Many Parents?
Too Many Parents was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
How long is Too Many Parents?
Too Many Parents has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Too Many Parents released?
Too Many Parents was released on March 19, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Too Many Parents?
The main cast of Too Many Parents includes Frances Farmer, Lester Matthews, Porter Hall, Henry Travers, Billy Lee.