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Romantic musical

Daddy Long Legs (1955): Ratings

Daddy Long Legs (1955) movie poster

Daddy Long Legs is a 1955 romantic musical. It is partly based on Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. It holds 63% on TMDB.

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Daddy Long Legs (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 6m (126 min)
Genres
Romance , Musical
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Daddy Long Legs About?

The premise of Daddy Long Legs without spoilers, adapted from Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster.

A wealthy benefactor anonymously sponsors a young woman's education at an orphanage, leading to a touching exchange of letters and a growing connection. When the mysterious Jervis Pendelton travels to New England to meet his 21-year-old protégé, he finds himself falling for her, despite the significant age difference and the societal expectations that challenge their budding romance.

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Ratings

Daddy Long Legs Reviews & Ratings

Daddy Long Legs holds 63% on TMDB.

Awards

Daddy Long Legs Awards & Nominations

Daddy Long Legs was nominated for 3 Oscars.

3 nominations1 ceremony

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) logo
    Oscars 1956 3 nominations
    • Nominated Art Direction (Color)
    • Nominated Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
    • Nominated Music (Song)
Videos

Daddy Long Legs Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Daddy Long Legs.

Daddy Long Legs (1955) - Official CinemaScop & Teatrical Trailer
Details

Daddy Long Legs Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Papai Pernilongo” and “Papà gambalunga”.

Also known as
  • Papai Pernilongo
  • Papà gambalunga
  • Papa longues jambes
  • Daddy Langbein
  • Papá piernas largas
  • אבא ארך רגליים
  • Длинноногий папочка
  • La francesita apasionada
  • بابا لنگ دراز
  • Vadertje Langbeen
  • 长腿叔叔
  • 足ながおじさん
+3 more
  • 키다리 아저씨
  • Papà Cames Llargues
  • Pappa Långben

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FAQ

Daddy Long Legs FAQ: Awards, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, ratings, the book behind it, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Daddy Long Legs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Daddy Long Legs?

Daddy Long Legs runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

When was Daddy Long Legs released?

Daddy Long Legs was released on May 5, 1955.

How is Daddy Long Legs rated?

Daddy Long Legs has 63% on TMDB.

Is Daddy Long Legs based on a book?

Yes. Daddy Long Legs is partly adapted from Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster.

Was Daddy Long Legs nominated for any awards?

Daddy Long Legs received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Daddy Long Legs have a post-credit scene?

No. Daddy Long Legs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Daddy Long Legs in?

The original language of Daddy Long Legs is Korean.

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