The Forgotten Man

1941Short⏱️ 10mNot Rated

ComedyShort

⭐ 7

IMDB Rating

40 votes

The trials and tribulations of the underappreciated father-of-the-bride are outlined.

Director

Leslie M. Roush

Writers

N/A

Stars

Robert Benchley, Ruth Lee, Norman Lloyd

Release Date

May 23, 1941

Language

English

Country

United States

💬 4

Reviews

📽️ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Robert Benchley

as Joe Doakes

Ruth Lee

as Mrs. Doakes

Norman Lloyd

as Billy Timmins - Daughter's Husband

Marjorie Lord

as Joe's Daughter

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.37 : 1

Color

Black and White

Filming Location

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production

Paramount Pictures

🏷️ Keywords

fiance fiancee relationshipfather of the brideweddingwedding invitation cardsfront porch

🎯 Categories

ComedyShort

⭐ Featured Review

BENCHLEY AND THE BRIDE.

by tcchelsey • 2025-10-11

10/10

"I would bet Edward Streeter was inspired by this comedy short (written by Robert Benchley) to write his popular novel, FATHER OF THE BRIDE, about a decade later. Taking it one step further, screenwriters Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett added their touches (with Benchley in mind) to create the memorable Spencer Tracy film in 1950. It all fits. Robert (or Mr. Doakes) has only a scant 10 minutes(!) to describe his plight (via flashback!) as the bewildered bride's father, however you won't forget it. While his wife (Ruth Lee) and pretty daughter (Marjorie Lord, in an early role) bas..."

📖 Synopsis

The trials and tribulations of the underappreciated father-of-the-bride are outlined.