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Ask Father

6.5191913mNRMovieComedy

Lloyd is a serious young middle-class guy on the make who wants to marry the boss’ daughter. The problem is getting in to see the boss so that he can ask for her hand in marriage as the office is guarded by a bunch of comic, clumsy flunkies who throw everyone out who tries to get in.

DirectorHal Roach
WriterH.M. Walker

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Hal Roach

HLHarold Lloyd
Harold Lloyd
The Boy
BDBebe Daniels
Bebe Daniels
Switchboard operator
HPHarry 'Snub' Pollard
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
The Corn-Fed Secretary
WHWally Howe
Wally Howe
The Boss
BJBud Jamison
Bud Jamison
Guardian at the door
NYNoah Young
Noah Young
Large office worker
SBSammy Brooks
Sammy Brooks
Short office worker
MMMarie Mosquini
Marie Mosquini
Boy's first love

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Ask Father — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ask Father?

Ask Father is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ask Father on Netflix?

No, Ask Father is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Ask Father on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ask Father isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Ask Father is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.