So You're Going to Be a Father

Nan
0h 11m
1947
4.3 /10 (3)

Overview

In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes goes through the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 1947-05-10

Top Billed Cast

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)

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