Unexpected Guest
1947, English. Directed by George Archainbaud.
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At the reading of his late cousin's will, California learns the estate will be divied among whoever remains of the seven relatives. With one already dead, another immediately murdered, and the Lawyer telling them the ranch is almost worthless, Hoppy investigates.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- George ArchainbaudDirector
- William BoydHopalong Cassidy
- Andy ClydeCalifornia Carlson
- Rand BrooksLucky Jenkins
- Una O'ConnorMatilda Hackett
- John ParrishDavid J. Potter
- Patricia TateRuth Baxter
- Nedrick YoungRalph Baxter
- Earle HodginsJoshua Colter
- Joel FriedkinPhineas Phipps
- Robert B. WilliamsMatt Ogden
- William RuhlSheriff
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ande Lamb
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1946 · 6.5/10
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1946 · 6.3/10
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Unexpected Guest: quick answers
What should I watch before Unexpected Guest?
Watch Mystery Man (1944), Forty Thieves (1944), Fool's Gold (1946), and The Devil's Playground (1946) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Unexpected Guest?
Next in the series: Dangerous Venture (1947), The Marauders (1947), and Hoppy's Holiday (1947).
Is Unexpected Guest worth watching?
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How long is Unexpected Guest?
Unexpected Guest runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Does Unexpected Guest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Unexpected Guest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Unexpected Guest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Unexpected Guest on?
Unexpected Guest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 1947. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Unexpected Guest?
If you liked Unexpected Guest, try Ramrod, Dead for a Dollar, Man Without a Star.
Who directed Unexpected Guest?
Unexpected Guest (1947) was directed by George Archainbaud and stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks.