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Dollar Daddy
A heavily indebted schoolteacher raising two marriageable daughters is buoyed by rumors that his long-lost uncle in America is a millionaire, until the uncle’s unexpected arrival in poverty sparks a rush of creditors, patrons and fortune-seekers. Ambitious lawyer Jenő Szekeres orchestrates the deception so that the family, the town and himself profit from the false fortune, and even when the truth comes out, everyone, including Szekeres, now eyeing a political career, chooses to uphold the lie.
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Plot Summary
In the rugged West, a wealthy but lonely rancher named Jace Remsay, often referred to as 'Dollar Daddy,' decides he wants a family. He manipulates a young woman, Lucy, into marrying him by promising her father financial relief. However, Lucy harbors feelings for another man, and the tension between her desires and her arranged marriage creates a conflict that threatens to unravel Remsay's carefully constructed life.
Critical Reception
While not a major critical darling, "Dollar Daddy" was a serviceable Western drama that offered a decent performance from Will Rogers Jr. and explored themes of love, greed, and obligation in a frontier setting. Audiences generally found it to be a predictable but engaging story for its time.
What Reviewers Say
A straightforward Western with a touch of melodrama.
Will Rogers Jr. delivers a solid performance as the conflicted rancher.
The film touches upon predictable themes of arranged marriage and unrequited love on the frontier.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film features Arthur Hunnicutt, a character actor well-known for his portrayal of grizzled frontiersmen and sidekicks in numerous Westerns of the era.
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