So You're Going to Be a Father

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Comedy

In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes goes through the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father.

Released: May 10, 1947

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Top Cast

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes / Josephine McDoakes

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice)

Jane Harker

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

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