Unexpected Father (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, Unexpected Father is a comedy and drama film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 78 minutes. “Sandy... wonder baby of "East Side of Heaven"... and three more laugh babies... on a hilarious lark!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jimmy Hanley learns that his former dancing partner has been killed, leaving a baby boy Sandy, so he takes the baby to live with him and his roommate Boris Bebenko. Theatre manager Allen Rand threatens to fire Jimmy for neglecting his work, but Jimmy's girlfriend Diana squares things by going to dinner with Rand over Jimmy's objections. Sandy catches measles and the quarantine causes Jimmy and Boris to miss a big audition.
Who’s in it. Unexpected Father stars Baby Sandy as Sandy, Shirley Ross as Dianna Donovan, Dennis O'Keefe as Jimmy Hanley and Mischa Auer as Boris Bebenko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unexpected Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unexpected Father tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unexpected Father (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unexpected Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Unexpected Father?
- Unexpected Father stars Baby Sandy, Shirley Ross, Dennis O'Keefe, Mischa Auer and Joy Hodges.