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So You're Going to Be a Father
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So You're Going to Be a Father

1947-05-10 · 11 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy

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

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Directors
Richard L. Bare
Production companies
Richard L. Bare Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George O'HanlonGeorge O'HanlonJoe McDoakes / Josephine McDoakes
Art GilmoreArt GilmoreNarrator (voice)
Jane HarkerJane HarkerAlice McDoakes (uncredited)
Oliver BlakeOliver BlakeSwami Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Edward GarganEdward GarganPie Truck Driver (uncredited)
Creighton HaleCreighton HalePsychiatric Ward Doctor (uncredited)
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganDoctor (uncredited)
Leo WhiteLeo WhitePsychiatric Ward Doctor (uncredited)

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