Daddy Long Legs (1955)

Name: Daddy Long Legs
Genre: Music, Romance
Released: 1955
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, Terry Moore, Thelma Ritter, Fred Clark

2h 6m United States of America

Music Romance

Plot

Jervis Pendleton, a wealthy American, stumbles upon a spirited 18-year-old girl at a French orphanage and decides to fund her education at a prestigious New England college without revealing his identity. She pours her heart into letters for her anonymous benefactor, yet receives no replies. Years later, Jervis visits her on campus, still keeping his true self hidden. As they navigate their significant age gap, an unexpected romance blossoms, intertwining their lives in a heartwarming tale of love and generosity.

Cast

Fred Astaire Leslie Caron Terry Moore Thelma Ritter Fred Clark Charlotte Austin Larry Keating Kathryn Givney Kelly Brown Ray Anthony Gertrude Astor Barrie Chase James Cromwell Lisa Montell Leslie Parrish