Daddy Long Legs
1931 · 80 min · ★ 4.7 · Comedy, Romance
Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him, though she does not know that the man she has fallen for is her benefactor.
Directed by Alfred Santell · Written by S. N. Behrman
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Janet Gaynor Judy Abbott -
Warner Baxter Jervis Pendleton -
Una Merkel Sally McBride -
John Arledge Jimmy McBride -
Claude Gillingwater Riggs -
Effie Ellsler Mrs. Semple -
Kendall McComas Freddie Perkins -
Kathlyn Williams Mrs. Paula Pendleton -
Elizabeth Patterson Mrs. Lippett -
Louise Closser Hale Miss Pritchard -
Sheila Bromley Gloria -
Billy Barty Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
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