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B.F.'s Daughter
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B.F.'s Daughter

1948-03-24 · 108 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Romance

Wealthy Polly Fulton marries a progressive scholar whose attitudes toward capitalism and acquired wealth puts their marriage in jeopardy.

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Directors
Robert Z. Leonard
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckPauline 'Polly' Fulton Brett
Van HeflinVan HeflinThomas W. 'Tom' Brett
Charles CoburnCharles CoburnBurton F. 'B.F.' Fulton
Richard HartRichard HartRobert S. 'Bob' Tasmin III
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnMartin Delwyn 'Marty' Ainsley
Margaret LindsayMargaret Lindsay'Apples' Sandler
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonGladys Fulton
Marshall ThompsonMarshall ThompsonThe Sailor
Barbara LaageBarbara LaageEugenia Taris, Tom's dutch Girl
Thomas E. BreenMaj. Isaac Riley, Pilot
Fred NurneyFred NurneyJan, Fulton's Butler
Tito VuoloTito VuoloMario - Speakeasy Waiter
Ezelle PouleEzelle PouleSedley Guest
Josette DeeganYoung Girl (uncredited)

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