| Unexpected Uncle | |
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| Directed by | Peter Godfrey |
| Written by | Delmer Daves Noel Langley |
| Produced by | Tay Garnett |
| Starring | Charles Coburn Anne Shirley James Craig |
| Cinematography | Robert De Grasse |
| Music by | Anthony Collins |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Unexpected Uncle is a 1941 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Godfrey and starring Charles Coburn, Anne Shirley, and James Craig. [2]
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Upon its release, the film lost $195,000 at the box office. [3]
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