No Father to Guide Him

No Father to Guide Him

NR 1925 · 19 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy

Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to the beach. The mother-in-law pursues and comedy ensues.

Directed by Leo McCarey

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