Father Steps Out
“HAS ANYBODY HERE SEEN FATHER!”
Synopsis
Story concerns railroad tycoon J.B. Matthews (Jed Prouty) taking over a rival line, being sent on an R&R vacation by his doctor, falling off his private train-car and landing in a hobo jungle occupied by Faylen and Hall, and being cured of all his ills, while reporter Jimmy Dugan (Frank Albertson) poses as a doctor in order to get an exclusive story about the railroad takeover.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- George Waggner
- Original Title
- Father Steps Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
George Waggner
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Yarbrough
Director
George Waggner
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Steps Out
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What is Father Steps Out about?
Story concerns railroad tycoon J.B. Matthews (Jed Prouty) taking over a rival line, being sent on an R&R vacation by his doctor, falling off his private train-car and landing in a hobo jungle occupied by Faylen and Hall, and being cured of all his ills, while reporter Jimmy Dugan (Frank Albertson) poses as a doctor in order to get an exclusive story about the railroad takeover.
Who directed Father Steps Out?
Father Steps Out was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Father Steps Out?
The principal cast of Father Steps Out includes Frank Albertson, Jed Prouty, Lorna Gray, Frank Faylen, John Dilson.
When was Father Steps Out released and how long is it?
Father Steps Out was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.