My Childish Father (1930 film)

My Childish Father is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and starring Adolphe Menjou, Miriam Seegar, and Charles Judels. The film is about a successful businessman who adopts the persona of a child in order to win back his estranged wife. The film's premise revolves around mistaken identity and farcical situations arising from the protagonist's behavior. Distributed by MGM, My Childish Father is a relatively obscure film of the early sound era. While it is not considered a major motion picture, it provides a glimpse into the popular comedy styles of the time. The film's plot utilizes common tropes of comedies from the period, including the marital reconciliation plot and the use of disguise for comedic effect.