Too Many Parents (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, Too Many Parents is a notable film directed by Robert F. McGowan.
What it’s about. Boys are sent to military school in order to get them out of the way of their too-busy-to-bother parents or guardians. Lonely young Philip Stewart writes himself letters his father should be writing. When his hoax is discovered, Philip attempts suicide.
Who’s in it. Too Many Parents stars Frances Farmer as Sally Colman, Lester Matthews as Mark Stewart, Porter Hall as Mrs. Saunders and Henry Travers as Wilkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Too Many Parents has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Too Many Parents page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Many Parents (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Too Many Parents change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Too Many Parents worth watching?
- Too Many Parents holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Too Many Parents?
- Too Many Parents stars Frances Farmer, Lester Matthews, Porter Hall, Henry Travers and Billy Lee.
- When was Too Many Parents released?
- Too Many Parents was released in 1936.