The Unexpected Father(1932)
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The Unexpected Father Synopsis
A wealthy bachelor hires a pretty young nanny to look after his adopted daughter. Sparks quickly fly between the two, much to the dismay of the man's calculating, money-hungry fiancée.
The Unexpected Father (1932) is a comedy film directed by Thornton Freeland, released on January 3, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Slim Summerville, Zasu Pitts, Cora Sue Collins and Alison Skipworth. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Thornton Freeland
- Writers:
- Dale Van Every
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Unexpected Father Cast & Crew
Main cast
Slim Summerville
as Jasper Jones
Zasu Pitts
as Polly Perkins
Cora Sue Collins
as Pudge
Alison Skipworth
as Mrs. Hawkins
Dorothy Christy
as Evelyn Smythe
Grayce Hampton
as Mrs. Smythe
- Claud Allister
Claud Allister
as Claude
Tyrell Davis
as Reggie
Tom O'Brien
as Policeman
Richard Cramer
as Policeman
Walter Brennan
as Sailor (uncredited)
Andy Devine
as Oilman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Thornton Freeland, written by Dale Van Every.
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The Unexpected Father Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Unexpected Father – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unexpected Father online?
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Who stars in The Unexpected Father?
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The main cast of The Unexpected Father (1932) includes Slim Summerville, Zasu Pitts, Cora Sue Collins, Alison Skipworth and Dorothy Christy. The film was directed by Thornton Freeland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unexpected Father released?
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The Unexpected Father was released on January 3, 1932 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Unexpected Father worth watching?
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The Unexpected Father (1932) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.