Sweet Daddies (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film
Released in 1926, Sweet Daddies is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Alfred Santell, running about 70 minutes. “They got the best comedy players in Hollywood to make this mile a minute laugh special. there's no end to the fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stage comedian Patrick O'Brien is fired from his job because of his drinking celebration of his son, Jimmy, graduating from college. After the show he meets his son on a cabaret and there meets Abel Finklestein and his daughter, Miriam, and the two fathers form a business alliance, suspected of being bootlegging. They are arrested but are released after it is found they were importing molasses - but Miriam has to promise to marry Sam Berkowitz to secure the release. Jimmy and both fathers are unhappy with this turn of events.
Who’s in it. Sweet Daddies stars George Sidney as Abie Finklebaum, Charles Murray as Patrick O'Brien, Vera Gordon as Rose Finklebaum and Jobyna Ralston as Mariam Finklebaum, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Daddies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Daddies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Daddies (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Daddies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sweet Daddies?
- Sweet Daddies stars George Sidney, Charles Murray, Vera Gordon, Jobyna Ralston and Jack Mulhall.
- When was Sweet Daddies released?
- Sweet Daddies was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.