The Unexpected Father
1932, English. Directed by Thornton Freeland.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Thornton FreelandDirector
- Slim SummervilleJasper Jones
- Zasu PittsPolly Perkins
- Cora Sue CollinsPudge
- Alison SkipworthMrs. Hawkins
- Dorothy ChristyEvelyn Smythe
- Grayce HamptonMrs. Smythe
- Claud AllisterClaude
- Tyrell DavisReggie
- Tom O'BrienPoliceman
- Richard CramerPoliceman
- Walter BrennanSailor (uncredited)
- Andy DevineOilman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 January 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dale Van Every
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How long is The Unexpected Father?
The Unexpected Father runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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The Unexpected Father is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Unexpected Father on?
The Unexpected Father isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 January 1932. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Unexpected Father?
If you liked The Unexpected Father, try Much Ado About Nothing, Taking Care of Business, The Trouble with Angels.
Who directed The Unexpected Father?
The Unexpected Father (1932) was directed by Thornton Freeland and stars Slim Summerville, Zasu Pitts, Cora Sue Collins.