---
title: "Unexpected Guest"
year: 1947
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/unexpected-guest-1947"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 51643
imdb_id: "tt0039936"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 61
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Unexpected Guest (1947) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/unexpected-guest-1947

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Unexpected Guest is a film first released in 1947. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Hopalong Cassidy Productions Inc.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Archainbaud
- **Networks / Studios**: United Artists, Hopalong Cassidy Productions Inc.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **William Boyd** as *Hopalong Cassidy*
- **Andy Clyde** as *California Carlson*
- **Rand Brooks** as *Lucky Jenkins*
- **Una O'Connor** as *Matilda Hackett*
- **John Parrish** as *David J. Potter*
- **Patricia Tate** as *Ruth Baxter*
- **Nedrick Young** as *Ralph Baxter*
- **Earle Hodgins** as *Joshua Colter*
- **Joel Friedkin** as *Phineas Phipps*
- **Robert B. Williams** as *Matt Ogden*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Unexpected Guest?
Streaming availability for Unexpected Guest varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Unexpected Guest worth watching?
Unexpected Guest holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Unexpected Guest and when was it released?
Unexpected Guest is a feature film with a runtime of 61 minutes. It was released in 1947. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Unexpected Guest?
Unexpected Guest was directed by George Archainbaud.

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