Daddy (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film
Released in 1923, Daddy is a drama film directed by E. Mason Hopper, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Believing her husband to be unfaithful, Helene Savelli takes her son, Jackie, to the Holdens' farm and dies shortly afterward. The Holdens keep Jackie, but he eventually goes to the city when the elderly couple lose their farm and retire to the poorhouse. Jackie next is befriended by Cesare Gallo, a sidewalk musician who was also the teacher of Paul Savelli--now a famous violinist. A chance meeting with Savelli by Jackie reunites him with Gallo just before the old man dies. Savelli takes Jackie home with him, happily discovers the boy to be his son, and restores the farm to the Holdens.
Who’s in it. Daddy stars Jackie Coogan as Jackie Savelli / Jackie Holden, Arthur Edmund Carewe as Paul Savelli, Josie Sedgwick as Helene Savelli and Cesare Gravina as Cesare Gallo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Daddy?
- Daddy stars Jackie Coogan, Arthur Edmund Carewe, Josie Sedgwick, Cesare Gravina and Bert Woodruff.
- When was Daddy released?
- Daddy was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.