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Calling All Pa's

Calling All Pa's

Genres

Comedy

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

24 October 1942

Country

United States of America

Cast

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Joe Thunderstruck

Dorothy Morris

Dorothy Morris

Mrs. Joe Thunderstruck

Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards

Grandma Vanderscnooze (uncredited)

Fern Emmett

Fern Emmett

Grandma Thunderstruck (uncredited)

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