Daddy Long Legs (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1931, Daddy Long Legs is a comedy and romance film directed by Alfred Santell, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Daddy Long Legs stars Janet Gaynor as Judy Abbott, Warner Baxter as Jervis Pendleton, Una Merkel as Sally McBride and John Arledge as Jimmy McBride, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Daddy Long Legs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daddy Long Legs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy Long Legs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy Long Legs (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daddy Long Legs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daddy Long Legs worth watching?
- Daddy Long Legs holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs stars Janet Gaynor, Warner Baxter, Una Merkel, John Arledge and Claude Gillingwater.
- When was Daddy Long Legs released?
- Daddy Long Legs was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.