Why Daddy?(1944)
Why Daddy? 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.
Why Daddy? (1944) is a comedy film directed by Will Jason, released on May 20, 1944 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Robert Benchley, Frederick Brady and Richard Hall. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Will Jason
- Writers:
- Robert Benchley, Robert Benchley
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Lundin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Why Daddy? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Will Jason, written by Robert Benchley and Robert Benchley.
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Why Daddy? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Why Daddy? – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Why Daddy??
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The main cast of Why Daddy? (1944) includes Robert Benchley, Frederick Brady and Richard Hall. The film was directed by Will Jason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Daddy? released?
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Why Daddy? was released on May 20, 1944 and runs for 10m.
Is Why Daddy? worth watching?
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Why Daddy? (1944) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.