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Why Daddy?

May 20, 1944 0h 10m 5.2/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1944. Why Daddy? is a comedy film. directed by Will Jason. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Robert Benchley, Frederick Brady, and Richard Hall

Synopsis

When Joe Doakes listens to a quiz show on the radio and knows all the answers, his wife encourages him to go on a quiz show himself. He appears on a new show called "Why Daddy?", where a child and an adult compete against each other, with less than stellar results.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 20, 1944 81 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Why Daddy? about?

When Joe Doakes listens to a quiz show on the radio and knows all the answers, his wife encourages him to go on a quiz show himself. He appears on a new show called "Why Daddy?", where a child and ...

Who directed Why Daddy??

Why Daddy? was directed by Will Jason.

How long is Why Daddy??

Why Daddy? has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was Why Daddy? released?

Why Daddy? was released on May 20, 1944 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Why Daddy??

The main cast of Why Daddy? includes Robert Benchley, Frederick Brady, Richard Hall.