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  • Unexpected Father (1939)
  • Approved
    78 min | Comedy, Drama
Unexpected Father (1939)
Approved
78 min | Comedy, Drama

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...See moreJimmy 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 Dianna 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. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
Charles Grayson (screenplay) | Leonard Spigelgass (story and screenplay)
Cinematographer
Editor
Ted J. Kent (as Ted Kent)
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Updated Jun 14, 1939

Release date
Jun 14, 1939 (United States)

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40 cast members
Name Known for
Baby Sandy
Sandy (as Sandy Lee) Sandy (as Sandy Lee)   See fewer
Shirley Ross
Dianna Donovan Dianna Donovan   See fewer
Dennis O'Keefe
Jimmy Hanley Jimmy Hanley   See fewer
Mischa Auer
Boris Bebenko Boris Bebenko   See fewer
Joy Hodges
Peg - Showgirl Peg - Showgirl   See fewer
Dorothy Arnold
Sally - Showgirl Sally - Showgirl   See fewer
Anne Gwynne
Kitty -Showgirl Kitty -Showgirl   See fewer
Anne Nagel
Beulah - showgirl Beulah - showgirl   See fewer
Donald Briggs
Allen Rand - theatre manager Allen Rand - theatre manager   See fewer
Richard Lane
Leo Murphy - Booking Agent Leo Murphy - Booking Agent   See fewer
Paul Guilfoyle
Ed Stone - Sandy's Uncle Ed Stone - Sandy's Uncle   See fewer
Mayo Methot
Ethel Stone Ethel Stone   See fewer
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Callahan Mrs. Callahan   See fewer
Spencer Charters
Magistrate Magistrate   See fewer
Betty Blair
Lady in Baker Shop (uncredited) Lady in Baker Shop (uncredited)   See fewer
Clara Blore
Neighbor (uncredited) Neighbor (uncredited)   See fewer
Margaret Brayton
Second Nurse (uncredited) Second Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Marriage Clerk (uncredited) Marriage Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Tommy Bupp
Tough Kid Sassing Diana on Porch (uncredited) Tough Kid Sassing Diana on Porch (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Darien
Justice of the Peace (uncredited) Justice of the Peace (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Engle
Neighbor (uncredited) Neighbor (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Field
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
George Guhl
Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Homans
Mr. Callahan (uncredited) Mr. Callahan (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Lane
Department of Health Quarantine Man (uncredited) Department of Health Quarantine Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Ben Lewis
Bus Driver (uncredited) Bus Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Eva McKenzie
Welfare Department Matron (uncredited) Welfare Department Matron (uncredited)   See fewer
Fay McKenzie
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
George Offerman Jr.
Western Union Boy (uncredited) Western Union Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Perry
Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Joey Ray
Stage Manager (uncredited) Stage Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Reicher
Adoption Hearing Referee (uncredited) Adoption Hearing Referee (uncredited)   See fewer
Ronald R. Rondell
Theater Usher (uncredited) Theater Usher (uncredited)   See fewer
Edwin Stanley
Dr. Evans (uncredited) Dr. Evans (uncredited)   See fewer
Tanya
Dance Specialty (uncredited) Dance Specialty (uncredited)   See fewer
Minerva Urecal
Neighbor (uncredited) Neighbor (uncredited)   See fewer
Dorothy Vaughan
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Williams
Timid Man (uncredited) Timid Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Ygor
Dance Specialty (uncredited) Dance Specialty (uncredited)   See fewer
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