Daddy Long Legs
1931, English. Directed by Alfred Santell.
Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him, though she does not know that the man she has fallen for is her benefactor.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Alfred SantellDirector
- Janet GaynorJudy Abbott
- Warner BaxterJervis Pendleton
- Una MerkelSally McBride
- John ArledgeJimmy McBride
- Claude GillingwaterRiggs
- Effie EllslerMrs. Semple
- Kendall McComasFreddie Perkins
- Kathlyn WilliamsMrs. Paula Pendleton
- Elizabeth PattersonMrs. Lippett
- Louise Closser HaleMiss Pritchard
- Sheila BromleyGloria
- Billy BartyBilly - Orphan (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 June 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- S. N. Behrman, Alfred Santell, Sonya Levien
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What Daddy Long Legs is based on
Daddy Long Legs is adapted from a novel.
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Daddy Long Legs runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is Daddy Long Legs on?
Daddy Long Legs isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 June 1931. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Daddy Long Legs?
If you liked Daddy Long Legs, try Let's Make Love, Boot Camp, Relationship Goals.
Who directed Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs (1931) was directed by Alfred Santell and stars Janet Gaynor, Warner Baxter, Una Merkel.
What is Daddy Long Legs based on?
Daddy Long Legs is adapted from a novel.