Educating Father
Seen it?1936 | 59 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for fans of a well-timed joke. Low effort, high reward: just press play.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 59 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Jones family romp with father trying to convince son to follow him as a druggist, rather than becoming a pilot, until the son's piloting skills come in handy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 659 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Tinling
- Jed ProutyJohn Jones
- Shirley DeaneBonnie Jones
- Dixie DunbarMillicent
- Spring ByingtonMrs. John Jones
- Kenneth HowellJack Jones
- June CarlsonLucy Jones
- George ErnestRoger Jones
- Florence RobertsGranny Jones
- Billy MahanBobby Jones
- Francis FordSheriff Hart