Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.
Editor's Verdict
"The plot summary for 'Daddy Long Legs' (1955) focuses entirely on a romance spurred by anonymous philanthropy and an age gap. There is no indication that the setting, plot, themes, iconography, or resolution are meaningfully tied to the Christmas season."
🎄 What do you think?
Join the debate! Is "Daddy Long Legs" a Christmas movie?
Quick signup with just your email - no password needed!
