45 Fathers (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1937, 45 Fathers is a comedy and family film directed by James Tinling, running about 73 minutes. “Please adopt me!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 45 Fathers stars Jane Withers as Judy, Thomas Beck as Roger Farragut, Louise Henry as Elizabeth Carter and Richard Carle as Bunny Carothers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, 45 Fathers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 45 Fathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of 45 Fathers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 45 Fathers (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 45 Fathers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 45 Fathers worth watching?
- 45 Fathers holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 45 Fathers?
- 45 Fathers stars Jane Withers, Thomas Beck, Louise Henry, Richard Carle and Nella Walker.
- When was 45 Fathers released?
- 45 Fathers was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.