Calling All Pa's

Calling All Pa's

Calling All Pa's

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Calling All Pa's

1942

0h 9m

7.0(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a new father experiences the trials and tribulations of fatherhood.

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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Pete Smith

Acting

Dave O'Brien

Joe Thunderstruck

Dave O'Brien

Acting

Dorothy Morris

Mrs. Joe Thunderstruck

Dorothy Morris

Acting

Sarah Edwards

Grandma Vanderscnooze (uncredited)

Sarah Edwards

Acting

Fern Emmett

Grandma Thunderstruck (uncredited)

Fern Emmett

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