Calling All Pa's

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Comedy

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

Released: Oct 24, 1942

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Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Dave O'Brien

Joe Thunderstruck

Dorothy Morris

Mrs. Joe Thunderstruck

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