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The Bachelor Daddy (1922): cast, story & where to watch

1922 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1922, The Bachelor Daddy is a comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. After his mining partner Joe Pelton's death, wealthy bachelor Richard Chester adopts Joe's five young children and takes them East by train. The children are hellions upsetting the calm of the Pullman car en route to New York City, and his home upon arrival. Richard enrolls them all in school except for the youngest. His frosty society fiancée Ethel McVae refuses to have anything to do with the children. After seeing how Richard interacts with his stenographer Sally Lockwood when she helps him nurse the youngest child through a night's illness Ethel breaks the engagement. Richard declares his love for Sally, and they join to raise a family.

Who’s in it. The Bachelor Daddy stars Thomas Meighan as Richard Chester, Leatrice Joy as Sally Lockwood, Maude Wayne as Ethel McVae and Adele Farrington as Mrs. McVae, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Bachelor Daddy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bachelor Daddy page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Bachelor Daddy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Bachelor Daddy (1922)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bachelor Daddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Bachelor Daddy worth watching?
The Bachelor Daddy holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Bachelor Daddy?
The Bachelor Daddy stars Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy, Maude Wayne, Adele Farrington and J. Farrell MacDonald.
When was The Bachelor Daddy released?
The Bachelor Daddy was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.