Father's Doing Fine (1952)

MovieComedy, Romance1h 20m
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Plot

Lady Buckering, an English widow, has four daughters; Doreen, married to Dougall and about to give birth at home, and Gerda, Bicky and Catherine. The story revolves around the impending birth and the love affairs of the other three daughters; Bicky, with eccentric student Roly; Gerda, married to artist Wilfred; and Catherine, in love with the landlord's son, Clifford Magill. In addition, the impoverished Lady Buckering is being courted by Dr. Drew. Written by Les Adams

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Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughDougallDiane HartDiane HartDoreenVirginia McKennaVirginia McKennaCatherineMary GermaineMary GermaineGerdaSusan StephenSusan StephenBickyHeather ThatcherHeather ThatcherLady BuckeringPeter HammondPeter HammondRolyNoel PurcellNoel PurcellShaughnessy

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