Unexpected Uncle (1941)
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From first frame to last, foxy Charles Coburn thoroughly dominates the proceedings in the bubbly RKO Radio comedy Unexpected Uncle. Living in retirement in Florida, ex-tycoon Seton (Charles Coburn) gets bored with sitting around doing nothing, and decides to extend himself to others for the first time in his life. Deftly pulling strings behind the scenes, Seton manipulates the budding romance between lingerie saleswoman Kathleen (Anne Shirley) and young millionaire Johnny (James Craig). Figuring that Kathleen will be a more desirable bride if Johnny's family thinks that she's rich herself, Seton poses as the girl's uncle, a guise that leads to all sorts of hilarity, including a chucklesome drunk scene. Ernest Truex tries to steal a scene or two as Johnny's manservant, but it's Charles Coburn's show all the way. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Anne Shirley - Kathleen Brown
- Charles Coburn - Seton Manley
- Russell Gleason - Tommy Turner
- Jed Prouty - Sanderson
- George Dolenz - Headwaiter
- Russell Hicks - Tony
- Tom Dugan - Bus Driver
- Jimmy Conlin - Landlord
- Arthur Ayleswofth - Quenton
- Eleanor Counts - Cigarette Girl
- Jack Mulhall - Policeman
- Thurston Hall - Jerry Carter
- Pat Flaherty - Mounted Cop
- James Craig - Johnny Kerrigan
- Ernest Truex - Wilkins
- Astrid Allwyn - Sara Cochran
- Hans Conried - Clayton
- Mary Gordon - Landlady
- Matt Moore - Detective
- Virginia Engels - Mrs. Carter
- Wade Boteler - Joe the Doorman
- Edith Conrad - Flower Woman
- Joey Ray - Club Singer
- Robert E. Homans - Cop
- Renee Godfrey - Carol West
- Director(s):
- Peter Godfrey
- Writer(s):
- Noel Langley, Delmer Daves
- Producer(s):
- Tay Garnett
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