Comedy · United States of America · 1925 · 19m

No Father to Guide Him

Director

Cast

Charley Chase as Jimmy Jump Katherine Grant as Jimmy's Wife Mickey Bennett as The Jump Son Josephine Crowell as Jimmy's Mother-in-Law Duke Kahanamoku as The Lifeguard William Colvin as Cop (uncredited)

Crew

Hal Roach — Producer

Synopsis

Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to the beach. The mother-in-law pursues and comedy ensues.

Mood & Themes

silent film

Key Collaborators

Leo McCarey Director Hal Roach Producer

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