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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Godfrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves, Noel Langley
- Original Score
- Anthony Collins
- Original Title
- Unexpected Uncle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Godfrey
Delmer Daves, Noel Langley, Eric S. Hatch
Anthony Collins
Robert De Grasse
William Hamilton
Tay Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Godfrey
Director
Tay Garnett
Producer
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Renié
Costume Design
William Hamilton
Editor
Noel Langley
Screenplay
Anthony Collins
Original Music Composer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unexpected Uncle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Unexpected Uncle about?
An elderly gentleman comes to a young woman's aid by pretending to be her uncle. Comedy.
Who directed Unexpected Uncle?
Unexpected Uncle was directed by Peter Godfrey.
Who stars in Unexpected Uncle?
The principal cast of Unexpected Uncle includes Anne Shirley, Charles Coburn, James Craig, Ernest Truex, Renee Godfrey.
When was Unexpected Uncle released and how long is it?
Unexpected Uncle was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Unexpected Uncle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unexpected Uncle was composed by Anthony Collins.
Is Unexpected Uncle based on a book or true story?
Unexpected Uncle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eric S. Hatch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unexpected Uncle?
Unexpected Uncle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).