Papa's Delicate Condition_
"Follow the Gay Parade!"
A jolly, family-oriented railroad superintendent tries to get his act together when his love for the bottle starts to alienate him from his wife and oldest daughter. His younger daughter, however, still remains unflinchingly loyal to him, and they share many fun misadventures over the course of the movie.
Starring
Jackie Gleason, Glynis Johns, Charles Ruggles
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Papa's Delicate Condition was released 63 years ago in 1963.
Overview
A jolly, family-oriented railroad superintendent tries to get his act together when his love for the bottle starts to alienate him from his wife and oldest d...
Papa's Delicate Condition is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (14)
Jackie Gleason
Jack Griffith
Glynis Johns
Amberlyn Griffith
Charles Ruggles
Anthony Ghio
Laurel Goodwin
Augusta Griffith
LB
Linda Bruhl
Corrie
Ned Glass
Mr. Sparrow
Murray Hamilton
Mr. Harvey
Elisha Cook Jr.
Mr. Keith
Charles Lane
Mr. Cosgrove
Claude Johnson
Norman
Don Beddoe
Mayor Ghio's assistant
Juanita Moore
Ellie
Larri Thomas
Circus Performer
JC
Jack Carr
Speaker
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What is Papa's Delicate Condition about?
A jolly, family-oriented railroad superintendent tries to get his act together when his love for the bottle starts to alienate him from his wife and oldest daughter. His younger daughter, however, still remains unflinchingly loyal to him, and they share many fun misadventures over the course of the movie.
How long is Papa's Delicate Condition?
Papa's Delicate Condition has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Papa's Delicate Condition?
The cast of Papa's Delicate Condition includes Jackie Gleason, Glynis Johns, Charles Ruggles, Laurel Goodwin, Linda Bruhl.
What is the rating of Papa's Delicate Condition?
Papa's Delicate Condition has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy