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Why Daddy? (1944)

Movie ★ 5.5 10 min

Comedy

When Joe Doakes listens to a quiz show on the radio and knows all the answers, his wife encourages him to go on a quiz show himself. He appears on a new show called "Why Daddy?", where a child and an adult compete against each other, with less than stellar results.

Robert Benchley Writer Will Jason Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 20, 1944
Runtime
10 min
IMDb
tt0190140
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Themes

Cast

Robert Benchley Robert Benchley Joseph A. Doakes Frederick Brady Frederick Brady Quiz Show MC Richard Hall Bobby

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Frequently asked questions

What is Why Daddy? about?
When Joe Doakes listens to a quiz show on the radio and knows all the answers, his wife encourages him to go on a quiz show himself. He appears on a new show called "Why Daddy?", where a child and an adult compete against each other, with less than stellar results.
Who directed Why Daddy??
Why Daddy? was directed by Will Jason.
Who stars in Why Daddy??
Why Daddy? stars Robert Benchley, Frederick Brady, Richard Hall.
When was Why Daddy? released?
Why Daddy? is a 1944 comedy film.
Where can I watch Why Daddy??
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