Father Steps Out (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1941, Father Steps Out is a comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough, running about 63 minutes. “HAS ANYBODY HERE SEEN FATHER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story concerns railroad tycoon J.B. Matthews (Jed Prouty) taking over a rival line, being sent on an R&R vacation by his doctor, falling off his private train-car and landing in a hobo jungle occupied by Faylen and Hall, and being cured of all his ills, while reporter Jimmy Dugan (Frank Albertson) poses as a doctor in order to get an exclusive story about the railroad takeover.
Who’s in it. Father Steps Out stars Frank Albertson as Jimmy Dugan, Jed Prouty as J. B. Matthews, Lorna Gray as Helen Matthews and Frank Faylen as Tall Hobo 'King', aka The King of Siam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Father Steps Out has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father Steps Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Steps Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Steps Out (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father Steps Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father Steps Out worth watching?
- Father Steps Out holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father Steps Out?
- Father Steps Out stars Frank Albertson, Jed Prouty, Lorna Gray, Frank Faylen and John Dilson.
- When was Father Steps Out released?
- Father Steps Out was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.