So You're Going to Be a Father
Synopsis
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes goes through the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father.
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Top Cast
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George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes / Josephine McDoakes
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Jane Harker
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Swami Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Edward Gargan
Pie Truck Driver (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Psychiatric Ward Doctor (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
Doctor (uncredited)
Leo White
Psychiatric Ward Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard L. Bare
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Bare
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- So You're Going to Be a Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Richard L. Bare Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard L. Bare
Richard L. Bare
William Lava
Wesley Anderson
Everett Dodd
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
Richard L. Bare
Director
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Wesley Anderson
Director of Photography
Everett Dodd
Editor
Richard L. Bare
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About So You're Going to Be a Father
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is So You're Going to Be a Father about?
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes goes through the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father.
Who directed So You're Going to Be a Father?
So You're Going to Be a Father was directed by Richard L. Bare.
Who stars in So You're Going to Be a Father?
The principal cast of So You're Going to Be a Father includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jane Harker, Oliver Blake, Edward Gargan.
When was So You're Going to Be a Father released and how long is it?
So You're Going to Be a Father was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for So You're Going to Be a Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for So You're Going to Be a Father was composed by William Lava.