
Calling All Pa's
1942-10-24 · 9 min · ★ 6.7
In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a new father experiences the trials and tribulations of fatherhood.
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- Directors
- Will Jason
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Pete SmithNarrator (voice)
Dave O'BrienJoe Thunderstruck
Dorothy MorrisMrs. Joe Thunderstruck
Sarah EdwardsGrandma Vanderscnooze (uncredited)
Fern EmmettGrandma Thunderstruck (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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