Daddy Long Legs_
Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him, though she does not know that the man she has fallen for is her benefactor.
Starring
Janet Gaynor, Warner Baxter, Una Merkel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Daddy Long Legs was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself ...
Daddy Long Legs is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (18)
Janet Gaynor
Judy Abbott
Warner Baxter
Jervis Pendleton
Una Merkel
Sally McBride
John Arledge
Jimmy McBride
Claude Gillingwater
Riggs
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Semple
Kendall McComas
Freddie Perkins
Kathlyn Williams
Mrs. Paula Pendleton
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Lippett
Louise Closser Hale
Miss Pritchard
Sheila Bromley
Gloria
Billy Barty
Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
Edith Fellows
Orphan (uncredited)
Clarence Geldart
Clarence Geldart
Minister at Commencement (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwell
Wykoff (uncredited)
Steve Pendleton
Sally's Beau (uncredited)
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Martha Lee Sparks
Katie (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Daddy Long Legs about?
Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him, though she does not know that the man she has fallen for is her benefactor.
How long is Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Daddy Long Legs?
The cast of Daddy Long Legs includes Janet Gaynor, Warner Baxter, Una Merkel, John Arledge, Claude Gillingwater.
What is the rating of Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance
