Congratulations, It's a Boy!

Congratulations, It's a Boy!

Yesterday a 37-year-old swinging bachelor's life was interrupted by the words of a 17-year-old boy, "Mr. Gaines...I think you're my father."

1971 · 73 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, TV Movie

A bachelor's life is interrupted by the appearance of a teenager who claims to be his son.

Directed by William A. Graham · Written by Stanley Z. Cherry

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