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Flaming Fathers (1927): The Short Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 7 | Dbcult

Flaming Fathers

Flaming Fathers

1927Stan LaurelIMDb: 7/10

Synopsis

Papa Gimplewart, alerted to his daughter's hopes to elope with her current beau, accompanies them both to the beach. Unaccustomed to beach activities, he becomes the center of attention for other beach goers, as well as a long-suffering cop on the beat.

Director

Stan Laurel

Cast

Max Davidson

Max Davidson

Lillian Leighton

Lillian Leighton

Phyllis Hurst

Annabelle Magnus

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Flaming Fathers Review: Is This 1927 Silent Comedy Still Funny?

Is Flaming Fathers worth your time in the modern era? Short answer: yes, but only if you have an appetite for the specific, high-velocity neurosis of 1920s slapstick. This film is ...

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Flaming Fathers

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Stan Laurel

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70%Popularity50%

#240Archive Rank#488

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Flaming Fathers FAQ

The movie Flaming Fathers was directed by Stan Laurel.

Flaming Fathers was released in the year 1927.

Flaming Fathers has an IMDb rating of 7 out of 10.

Flaming Fathers is a movie from United States.

Flaming Fathers is categorised as Short, Comedy in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Flaming Fathers features Max Davidson, Lillian Leighton, Phyllis Hurst, Annabelle Magnus.

The screenplay for Flaming Fathers was written by Hal Roach, Leo McCarey.

If you enjoy Flaming Fathers, you might also like A Fitting Gift (1920), 'A mala nova (1920), Kids Is Kids (1920), Mary's Ankle (1920).

Yes, Flaming Fathers (1927) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Short and Comedy qualities.

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