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Calling All Pa's
Genres
Comedy
Overview
In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a new father experiences the trials and tribulations of fatherhood.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
9 min
Release Date
1942-10-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)
Dave O'Brien
Joe Thunderstruck
Dorothy Morris
Mrs. Joe Thunderstruck
Sarah Edwards
Grandma Vanderscnooze (uncredited)
Fern Emmett
Grandma Thunderstruck (uncredited)
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