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Unexpected Father

6.219391h 18mMovieDramaComedy

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…

DirectorCharles Lamont
WritersCharles Grayson·Leonard Spigelgass

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Cast · Directed by Charles Lamont

SHSanda Lee Henville
Sanda Lee Henville
Sandy
SRShirley Ross
Shirley Ross
Dianna Donovan
DODennis O'Keefe
Dennis O'Keefe
Jimmy Hanley
MAMischa Auer
Mischa Auer
Boris Bebenko
JHJoy Hodges
Joy Hodges
Peg - showgirl
AGAnne Gwynne
Anne Gwynne
Kitty - showgirl
ANAnne Nagel
Anne Nagel
Beulah - showgirl
DBDonald Briggs
Donald Briggs
Allen Rand - theatre manager
RLRichard Lane
Richard Lane
Leo Murphy - Booking Agent
PGPaul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle
Ed Stone - Sandy's Uncle
MMMayo Methot
Mayo Methot
Ethel Stone
JDJane Darwell
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Callahan

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Unexpected Father — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Unexpected Father?

Unexpected Father isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Unexpected Father on Netflix?

No, Unexpected Father is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Unexpected Father on Amazon Prime Video?

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Unexpected Father isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Unexpected Father?

Unexpected Father hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 2, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.