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Ask Father

NR1919Hal Roach
IMDb: 6.9/10
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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.

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What is Ask Father (1919) 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 stars in Ask Father?

Ask Father stars Harold Lloyd (The Boy), Bebe Daniels (Switchboard operator), Harry 'Snub' Pollard (The Corn-Fed Secretary), Wally Howe (The Boss), Bud Jamison (Guardian at the door). The film was directed by Hal Roach.

How long is Ask Father?

Ask Father has a runtime of 13 min and premiered in 1919. It is rated NR.

Is Ask Father worth watching?

Ask Father holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Comedy, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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