Why Daddy?

1944Movie10 min

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

When Joe Doakes listens to a quiz show on the radio and knows all the answers, his wife encourages him to go on a quiz show himself. He appears on a new show called "Why Daddy?", where a child and an adult compete against each other, with less than stellar results.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Will Jason
Written by
Robert Benchley
Music by
Max Terr

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Facts

May 20, 1944 · 10 min · Comedy

Released
May 20, 1944
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Why Daddy? worth watching?"

Questions about Why Daddy?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Why Daddy? worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Why Daddy? okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Why Daddy? make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Why Daddy??

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.