So You're Going to Be a Father

So You're Going to Be a Father

So You're Going to Be a Father

May 10, 1947
Directed by
Richard L. Bare

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

fortune teller

pregnancy craving

expectant father

fatherhood

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

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