The Unexpected Father
“The Big Laugh Team in the Comedy Scream”
Synopsis
A wealthy bachelor hires a pretty young nanny to look after his adopted daughter. Sparks quickly fly between the two, much to the dismay of the man's calculating, money-hungry fiancée.
Top Cast
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Slim Summerville
Jasper Jones
Zasu Pitts
Polly Perkins
Cora Sue Collins
Pudge
Alison Skipworth
Mrs. Hawkins
Dorothy Christy
Evelyn Smythe
Grayce Hampton
Mrs. Smythe
Claud Allister
Claude
Tyrell Davis
Reggie
Tom O'Brien
Policeman
Richard Cramer
Policeman
Walter Brennan
Sailor (uncredited)
Andy Devine
Oilman (uncredited)
Marilyn Harris
Child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Dale Van Every
- Original Title
- The Unexpected Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thornton Freeland
Dale Van Every
Department Leadership Roster
Dale Van Every
Screenplay
Thornton Freeland
Director
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 The Unexpected Father
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What is The Unexpected Father about?
A wealthy bachelor hires a pretty young nanny to look after his adopted daughter. Sparks quickly fly between the two, much to the dismay of the man's calculating, money-hungry fiancée.
Who directed The Unexpected Father?
The Unexpected Father was directed by Thornton Freeland.
Who stars in The Unexpected Father?
The principal cast of The Unexpected Father includes Slim Summerville, Zasu Pitts, Cora Sue Collins, Alison Skipworth, Dorothy Christy.
When was The Unexpected Father released and how long is it?
The Unexpected Father was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unexpected Father?
The Unexpected Father holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).