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Ask Father (1919)

Movie ★ 6.5 13 min

Comedy

Lloyd is a serious young middle-class guy on the make who wants to marry the boss’ daughter. The problem is getting in to see the boss so that he can ask for her hand in marriage as the office is guarded by a bunch of comic, clumsy flunkies who throw everyone out who tries to get in.

Hal Roach Director H.M. Walker Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 9, 1919
Runtime
13 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0009887
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Cast

Harold Lloyd Harold Lloyd The Boy Bebe Daniels Bebe Daniels Switchboard operator Harry 'Snub' Pollard Harry 'Snub' Pollard The Corn-Fed Secretary Wally Howe Wally Howe The Boss Bud Jamison Bud Jamison Guardian at the door Noah Young Noah Young Large office worker Sammy Brooks Sammy Brooks Short office worker Marie Mosquini Marie Mosquini Boy's first love

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ask Father about?
Lloyd is a serious young middle-class guy on the make who wants to marry the boss’ daughter. The problem is getting in to see the boss so that he can ask for her hand in marriage as the office is guarded by a bunch of comic, clumsy flunkies who throw everyone out who tries to get in.
Who directed Ask Father?
Ask Father was directed by Hal Roach.
Who stars in Ask Father?
Ask Father stars Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Wally Howe.
When was Ask Father released?
Ask Father is a 1919 comedy film.
Where can I watch Ask Father?
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