Unexpected Father
"Sandy... wonder baby of "East Side of Heaven"... and three more laugh babies... on a hilarious lark!"
Originally released in 1939. Unexpected Father is a drama/comedy film. directed by Charles Lamont. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Baby Sandy, Shirley Ross, and Dennis O'Keefe
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Baby Sandy
as Sandy
Shirley Ross
as Dianna Donovan
Dennis O'Keefe
as Jimmy Hanley
Mischa Auer
as Boris Bebenko
Joy Hodges
as Peg - showgirl
Anne Gwynne
as Kitty - showgirl
Anne Nagel
as Beulah - showgirl
Donald Briggs
as Allen Rand - theatre manager
Richard Lane
as Leo Murphy - Booking Agent
Paul Guilfoyle
as Ed Stone - Sandy's Uncle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 threa...
Who directed Unexpected Father?
Unexpected Father was directed by Charles Lamont.
How long is Unexpected Father?
Unexpected Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Unexpected Father released?
Unexpected Father was released on June 14, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Unexpected Father?
The main cast of Unexpected Father includes Baby Sandy, Shirley Ross, Dennis O'Keefe, Mischa Auer, Joy Hodges.