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No Father to Guide Him

6.5/10

September 5, 1925

19 minutes

Leo McCarey

Comedy

Overview

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

September 5, 1925

Runtime

19 minutes

Director

Leo McCarey

Rating

6.5/10

Production Companies

Hal Roach Studios

Cast

Charley Chase

Jimmy Jump

Katherine Grant

Jimmy's Wife

Mickey Bennett

The Jump Son

Josephine Crowell

Jimmy's Mother-in-Law

Duke Kahanamoku

The Lifeguard

William Colvin

Cop (uncredited)

Jack Gavin

Clothing Store Manager (uncredited)

Bull Montana

Wanted Kidnapper in Photo (uncredited)

Lyle Tayo

Milk Customer (uncredited)

Leo Willis

Detective (uncredited)

Fay Wray

Beach House Cashier (uncredited)