The Bachelor Daddy(1922)
One glowing hour crowded with happiness
The Bachelor Daddy Synopsis
After his mining partner Joe Pelton's death, wealthy bachelor Richard Chester adopts Joe's five young children and takes them East by train. The children are hellions upsetting the calm of the Pullman car en route to New York City, and his home upon arrival. Richard enrolls them all in school except for the youngest. His frosty society fiancée Ethel McVae refuses to have anything to do with the children. After seeing how Richard interacts with his stenographer Sally Lockwood when she helps him nurse the youngest child through a night's illness Ethel breaks the engagement. Richard declares his love for Sally, and they join to raise a family.
The Bachelor Daddy (1922) is a comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green, released on April 29, 1922 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy, Maude Wayne and Adele Farrington. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred E. Green
- Writers:
- Edward Peple, Olga Printzlau
- Cinematographer:
- Gilbert Warrenton
- Production:
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Bachelor Daddy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thomas Meighan
as Richard Chester
Leatrice Joy
as Sally Lockwood
Maude Wayne
as Ethel McVae
Adele Farrington
as Mrs. McVae
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Joe Pelton
Larry Wheat
as Charles Henley
Peaches Jackson
as Nita
Bruce Guerin
as Toodles
- Barbara Maier
Barbara Maier
as Buddie
- Charles De Briac
Charles De Briac
as David
- Raymond De Briac
Raymond De Briac
as Donald
- Miriam Bellah
Miriam Bellah
as Child in Dance Class
Key crew
Directed by Alfred E. Green, written by Edward Peple and Olga Printzlau.
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The Bachelor Daddy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Bachelor Daddy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bachelor Daddy online?
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Who stars in The Bachelor Daddy?
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The main cast of The Bachelor Daddy (1922) includes Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy, Maude Wayne, Adele Farrington and J. Farrell MacDonald. The film was directed by Alfred E. Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bachelor Daddy released?
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The Bachelor Daddy was released on April 29, 1922 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Bachelor Daddy worth watching?
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The Bachelor Daddy (1922) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.