Papa’s Delicate Condition (1963): Cast & Plot
Papa’s Delicate Condition is a 1963 comedy directed by George Marshall, starring Jackie Gleason as Jack Griffith, Glynis Johns and Laurel Goodwin. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- George Marshall
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Papa’s Delicate Condition About?
The premise of Papa’s Delicate Condition without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A jolly, family‑oriented railroad superintendent battles his growing alcoholism, which strains his marriage and drives a wedge between him and his eldest daughter. His younger daughter remains steadfastly loyal, and together they embark on a series of light‑hearted misadventures throughout the film.
Papa’s Delicate Condition Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- based on book
- drunkenness
- independent film
Papa’s Delicate Condition Cast & Characters
Jackie Gleason leads the cast as Jack Griffith, with Glynis Johns as Amberlyn Griffith and Laurel Goodwin as Augusta Griffith. Directed by George Marshall; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Marshall
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Jackie Gleason as Jack Griffith - Glynis Johns as Amberlyn Griffith
- Laurel Goodwin as Augusta Griffith
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Murray Hamilton as Mr. Harvey
Also Starring in Papa’s Delicate Condition
· 10 more- Charles Ruggles Anthony Ghio
- Elisha Cook Jr. Mr. Keith
- Ned Glass Mr. Sparrow
- Juanita Moore Ellie
- Charles Lane Mr. Cosgrove
- Don Beddoe Mayor Ghio's assistant
- Jack Carr Speaker
- Larri Thomas Circus Performer
- Claude Johnson Norman
- Linda Bruhl Corrie
More from George Marshall
More films directed by George Marshall, best-rated first: How the West Was Won, Eight on the Lam, Hook, Line and Sinker and The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz.
Papa’s Delicate Condition Plot Summary
What happens in Papa’s Delicate Condition from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jack Griffith, known as ‘Papa’ to everyone, is a family man in a Texas town whose warmth is matched only by his impulsive streak, especially after a night of drinking. To delight his six-year-old daughter Corinne, he spends the family’s savings to buy his own circus, a grand gesture meant to give her a pony and a world of wonder.
That choice unsettles his elder daughter, Augusta Griffith, who watches as her father’s drunken whims lead to questionable business deals and mounting tension at home. The strain puts a wedge between the Griffiths and even affects her romance with a young man whose father is the local bank president, Mr. Harvey.
Full summary
The whole story of Papa’s Delicate Condition, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Papa’s Delicate Condition?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What wildly extravagant purchase does Jack Griffith make with the family's savings?
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Papa’s Delicate Condition FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Papa’s Delicate Condition, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Papa’s Delicate Condition?
Papa’s Delicate Condition runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Papa’s Delicate Condition released?
Papa’s Delicate Condition was released on March 6, 1963.
Who directed Papa’s Delicate Condition?
Papa’s Delicate Condition was directed by George Marshall.
More films by George Marshall Who is in the cast of Papa’s Delicate Condition?
Papa’s Delicate Condition stars Jackie Gleason as Jack Griffith, Glynis Johns as Amberlyn Griffith and Laurel Goodwin as Augusta Griffith, among 14 credited actors.
Does Papa’s Delicate Condition have a post-credit scene?
No. Papa’s Delicate Condition has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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