Riding high off of the success of "The Dark Knight", Christian Bale was all about spending time with his little girl in Santa Monica on Saturday afternoon (September 6).

In the morning, the low-key actor kept it casual as he stopped in at a local Ralph's to pick up some necessities for the day to come.

According to a source on the scene, "Later in the afternoon, Bale played the role of super dad as he stopped at a nearby house to pick up his adorably precocious daughter, Emmeline Bale, from a pool party."

"The duo seemed very happy to see one another; smiling as they made their way to the car. Christian kept a hold on her tiny hand as they crossed the street and helped her safely into their family SUV before making their way home," the insider added.

In related news, MTV is reporting that Bale's hit movie "The Dark Knight” has overtaken “The Polar Express” as the "top first run box office draw for IMAX theaters, topping $55 million in ticket sales - which adds to its juggernaut run of $925 million in total box office grosses."

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Enjoy the pictures of Christian Bale out in Santa Monica with Emmeline (September 6).