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No Father to Guide Him
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No Father to Guide Him

1925-09-05 · 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.

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Directors
Leo McCarey
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charley ChaseCharley ChaseJimmy Jump
Katherine GrantKatherine GrantJimmy's Wife
Mickey BennettMickey BennettThe Jump Son
Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellJimmy's Mother-in-Law
Duke KahanamokuDuke KahanamokuThe Lifeguard
William ColvinWilliam ColvinCop (uncredited)
Jack GavinJack GavinClothing Store Manager (uncredited)
Bull MontanaBull MontanaWanted Kidnapper in Photo (uncredited)
Lyle TayoLyle TayoMilk Customer (uncredited)
Leo WillisLeo WillisDetective (uncredited)
Fay WrayFay WrayBeach House Cashier (uncredited)

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