Amateur Daddy (1932)
Director:
John G. Blystone
Writers:
Mildred Cram (from the novel "Scotch Valley"), Frank Dolan, Doris Malloy
Stars:
Warner Baxter, Marian Nixon, Rita La Roy, William Pawley, Lucille Powers, David Landau, Clarence Wilson, Frankie Darro
Mildred Cram's novel Scotch Valley was transformed by the scenarists at Fox into the Warner Baxtervehicle Amateur Daddy. Baxter plays a true-blue sort who agrees to take care of the family of dying pal Edwin Stanley. While his neighbors make cruel fun of Baxter's efforts to play surrogate father, he does an admirable job. Baxter's resolve to do right is put to the test when a stranger shows up, claiming to be the family's "genuine" father. Marian Nixon plays the oldest and prettiest member of Baxter's foster family; her presence smooths the path for a romantic finale.
Region 0 (ALL), will play in any DVD player, English, 71 minutes, Black and White, Fox Film Corporation, good print.