Unexpected Father
“Sandy... wonder baby of "East Side of Heaven"... and three more laugh babies... on a hilarious lark!”
Synopsis
Jimmy Hanley learns that his former dancing partner has been killed, leaving a baby boy Sandy, so he takes the baby to live with him and his roommate Boris Bebenko. Theatre manager Allen Rand threatens to fire Jimmy for neglecting his work, but Jimmy's girlfriend Diana squares things by going to dinner with Rand over Jimmy's objections. Sandy catches measles and the quarantine causes Jimmy and Boris to miss a big audition.
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Sanda Lee Henville
Sandy
Shirley Ross
Dianna Donovan
Dennis O'Keefe
Jimmy Hanley
Mischa Auer
Boris Bebenko
Joy Hodges
Peg - showgirl
Anne Gwynne
Kitty - showgirl
Anne Nagel
Beulah - showgirl
Donald Briggs
Allen Rand - theatre manager
Richard Lane
Leo Murphy - Booking Agent
Paul Guilfoyle
Ed Stone - Sandy's Uncle
Mayo Methot
Ethel Stone
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Callahan
Spencer Charters
Magistrate
Dorothy Arnold
Sally - showgirl
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grayson
- Original Title
- Unexpected Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Charles Grayson, Leonard Spigelgass
George Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Charles Grayson
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unexpected Father
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What is Unexpected Father about?
Jimmy Hanley learns that his former dancing partner has been killed, leaving a baby boy Sandy, so he takes the baby to live with him and his roommate Boris Bebenko. Theatre manager Allen Rand threatens to fire Jimmy for neglecting his work, but Jimmy's girlfriend Diana squares things by going to dinner with Rand over Jimmy's objections. Sandy catches measles and the quarantine causes Jimmy and Boris to miss a big audition.
Who directed Unexpected Father?
Unexpected Father was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Unexpected Father?
The principal cast of Unexpected Father includes Sanda Lee Henville, Shirley Ross, Dennis O'Keefe, Mischa Auer, Joy Hodges.
When was Unexpected Father released and how long is it?
Unexpected Father was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.