Daddy Long Legs

(1955)Directed by Jean Negulesco126 minMusic, Romance

Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.

Fred Astaireas Jervis Pendleton III
Leslie Caronas Julie Andre
Terry Mooreas Linda Pendleton
Thelma Ritteras Alicia Pritchard
Fred Clarkas Griggs
Charlotte Austinas Sally McBride
Larry Keatingas Alexander Williamson
Kathryn Givneyas Gertrude Pendleton
Kelly Brownas Jimmy McBride
Ray Anthonyas Ray Anthony
Gertrude Astoras Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
Barrie Chaseas Blonde Dancer (uncredited)
Lisa Montellas College Girl (uncredited)
Leslie Parrishas College Girl (uncredited)
Pat Sheehanas College Girl (uncredited)
Sara Shaneas Pat (uncredited)
Evelyn Rudieas Codene (uncredited)
Liliane Montevecchias College Girl (uncredited)
Diane Jergensas College Girl (uncredited)
Ann Codeeas Madame Sevanne (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kempas Airport Passenger (uncredited)
Forbes Murrayas Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
BSBert Stevensas Graduation Attendee (uncredited)