Ask Father (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1919, Ask Father is a comedy film directed by Hal Roach, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. Lloyd is a serious young middle-class guy on the make who wants to marry the boss’ daughter. The problem is getting in to see the boss so that he can ask for her hand in marriage as the office is guarded by a bunch of comic, clumsy flunkies who throw everyone out who tries to get in.
Who’s in it. Ask Father stars Harold Lloyd as The Boy, Bebe Daniels as Switchboard operator, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as The Corn-Fed Secretary and Wallace Howe as The Boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ask Father has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ask Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ask Father tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ask Father (1919)?
- In US, Ask Father is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ask Father worth watching?
- Ask Father holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ask Father?
- Ask Father stars Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Wallace Howe and Bud Jamison.
- When was Ask Father released?
- Ask Father was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.