silent film

Ask Father (1919)

Poster for Ask Father

Lloyd is a serious young middle-class guy on the make who wants to marry the boss’ daughter. The problem is getting in to see the boss so that he can ask for her hand in marriage as the office is guarded by a bunch of comic, clumsy flunkies who throw everyone out who tries to get in.

Cast & Crew

Director
Hal Roach
  • Profile picture of Harold Lloyd
    The Boy Harold Lloyd
  • Profile picture of Bebe Daniels
    Switchboard operator Bebe Daniels
  • Profile picture of Harry 'Snub' Pollard
    The Corn-Fed Secretary Harry 'Snub' Pollard
  • Profile picture of Wally Howe
    The Boss Wally Howe
  • Profile picture of Bud Jamison
    Guardian at the door Bud Jamison
  • Profile picture of Noah Young
    Large office worker Noah Young
  • Profile picture of Marie Mosquini
    Boy's first love Marie Mosquini

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Keywords

  • silent film