Daddy Long Legs(1979)
daily life, historical, novel, coming of age
An orphan girl receives a scholarship for a prestigious school from an anonymous benefactor who she refers to as Daddy Long Legs.


Movie: Daddy Long Legs

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An orphan girl receives a scholarship for a prestigious school from an anonymous benefactor who she refers to as Daddy Long Legs.
Release Date
1979-10-10
Average
5.3
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
daily life, historical, novel, coming of age
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