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45 Fathers
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45 Fathers

1937-11-26 · 73 min · ★ 4.5

Family · Comedy

An orphan girl becomes adopted by a group of old men and is placed in the home of one of them. She sings and dances and helps out where she can.

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Directors
James Tinling
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jane WithersJane WithersJudy
Thomas BeckThomas BeckRoger Farragut
Louise HenryLouise HenryElizabeth Carter
Richard CarleRichard CarleBunny Carothers
Nella WalkerNella WalkerMrs. Carter
Andrew TombesAndrew TombesJudge
Leon AmesLeon AmesVincent
Sammy CohenSammy CohenProf. Ziska
George GivotGeorge GivotProf. Bellini
Ruth WarrenRuth WarrenSarah
Hattie McDanielHattie McDanielBeulah
Romaine CallenderRomaine CallenderHastings

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