Daddy Long Legs (1955)
Daddy Long Legs is a 1955 music movie directed by Jean Negulesco, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron and Terry Moore.
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and, despite their large age difference, they soon fall in love.
Quick answers
What is Daddy Long Legs about?
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and, despite their large age difference, they soon fall in love.
When was Daddy Long Legs released?
Daddy Long Legs was released on 5 May 1955.
How long is Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs runs 2h 6m.
Who made Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Where can I watch Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Daddy Long Legs
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Fred Astaire as Jervis Pendleton III
- Leslie Caron as Julie Andre
- Terry Moore as Linda Pendleton
- Thelma Ritter as Alicia Pritchard
- Fred Clark as Griggs
- Charlotte Austin as Sally McBride
- Larry Keating as Alexander Williamson
- Kathryn Givney as Gertrude Pendleton
- Kelly Brown as Jimmy McBride
- Ray Anthony as Ray Anthony
- Gertrude Astor as Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
- Barrie Chase as Blonde Dancer (uncredited)