It may not be correct English but is part of the southern charm that makes this movie so correct. Being raised in the north we used Mother, Father, and Mr & Mrs - not when we moved south - Mommy, Daddy, and first names were used. I mistakenly said Mr John Smith, I was corrected, "My name is John, Mr Smith is my Daddy" and that's how it was. A lot of what you see in the movie is how it is in the country parts. Big on Family Closeness, Community, and Church with a sprinkle of vices too. When I was 7 I fell in love with this movie never dreaming at the time I would move south to the Mountains and raise a family. At first a cultural shock but the southern charm set in and I miss it so!!!
Review of The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
(1971 TV Movie)
"My Daddy" is the correct southern term.
23 October 2020