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Ask Father (1919)

13 min  -  Comedy | Short  -   9 February 1919 (USA)
6.9
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The young couple have decided to marry and it is time to ask the father for the hand of his daughter... See full summary »

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Harold Lloyd ...
The Boy
'Snub' Pollard 'Snub' Pollard ...
The Corn-Fed Secretary (as Harry Pollard)
Bebe Daniels ...
Switchboard Operator
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Storyline

The young couple have decided to marry and it is time to ask the father for the hand of his daughter. Problem is, the father does not want to give the daughter away. So every time he goes to the office to ask the father, he is tossed out. He is ejected over and over, by different methods, while the girl waits and waits. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>  

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Office | Costume | Armor | Businessman | Disguise  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Kysy isältä See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rolin Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: (Turner library print)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Quotes

The Boy: Say, how busy is YOUR father?
Switchboard operator: Alas, I have no father. He died when he was a young boy.
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