So You’re Going to Be a Father (1947): Cast
So You’re Going to Be a Father is a 1947 short comedy directed by Richard L. Bare, starring George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes / Josephine McDoakes, Jane Harker and Emmett Vogan. It runs 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 11 min
- Director
- Richard L. Bare
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Richard L. Bare Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is So You’re Going to Be a Father About?
The premise of So You’re Going to Be a Father without spoilers.
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes goes through the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father.
So You’re Going to Be a Father Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- joe mcdoakes
- pregnancy
- family relationships
- marriage
- knitting
- brick
- narration
- theft
- window smashing
- fire escape
- pie in the face
- breaking the fourth wall
+6 more Show fewer
- craving
- fortune teller
- pregnancy craving
- maternity ward
- psychiatric ward
- sequel
So You’re Going to Be a Father Cast & Characters
George O'Hanlon leads the cast as Joe McDoakes / Josephine McDoakes, with Jane Harker as Alice McDoakes (uncredited) and Emmett Vogan as Doctor (uncredited). Directed by Richard L. Bare; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard L. Bare
- George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes / Josephine McDoakes
- Jane Harker as Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
- Emmett Vogan as Doctor (uncredited)
- Leo White as Psychiatric Ward Doctor (uncredited)
Also Starring in So You’re Going to Be a Father
· 4 more- Edward Gargan Pie Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Creighton Hale Psychiatric Ward Doctor (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake Swami Fortune Teller (uncredited)
- Art Gilmore Narrator (voice)
More from Richard L. Bare
More films directed by Richard L. Bare: Wicked, Wicked, This Rebel Breed, Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend and So Your Wife Wants to Work.
Cars in So You’re Going to Be a Father
2 cars on screen: the 1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe and the 1938 Dodge Commercial Panel.
-
1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe Minor role -
1938 Dodge Commercial Panel Minor role
Seen So You’re Going to Be a Father?
Movies Like So You’re Going to Be a Father
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including So You Want to Be a Plumber, She's Having a Baby and Paternity.
-
So You Want to Be a Plumber 1951 -
She's Having a Baby 1988 -
Paternity 1981 -
Father’s Little Dividend 1951 -
So You Want an Apartment 1948 -
He’s Expecting 2022 -
So You’re Going on a Vacation 1947 -
Baby Done 2021 -
You’ve Got This 2020 -
A Boy Called Dad 2009 -
The Pregnant Papa 1989 -
So You Want to Wear the Pants 1952
So You’re Going to Be a Father FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of So You’re Going to Be a Father, each answered in a sentence.
How long is So You’re Going to Be a Father?
So You’re Going to Be a Father runs 11 minutes.
When was So You’re Going to Be a Father released?
So You’re Going to Be a Father was released on May 10, 1947.
Who directed So You’re Going to Be a Father?
So You’re Going to Be a Father was directed by Richard L. Bare.
More films by Richard L. Bare Who is in the cast of So You’re Going to Be a Father?
So You’re Going to Be a Father stars George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes / Josephine McDoakes, Jane Harker as Alice McDoakes (uncredited) and Emmett Vogan as Doctor (uncredited), among 8 credited actors.
Does So You’re Going to Be a Father have a post-credit scene?
No. So You’re Going to Be a Father has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
