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A toddler babysitting toddlers — what could possibly go wrong?
TMDB
70
IMDb
79

Forgotten Babies (1933)

Chaos incarnatePre-Code mischiefDepression-era mayhem

Overview

Comedy

While the rest of the gang goes fishing, Spanky gets stuck babysitting.

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Content warning
short filmbabysitterour gang
Childhood incompetenceAbandonment as comedyThe absurdity of responsibility

Standout Aspects

Acting

Spanky's deadpan exasperation at age 6 is genuinely masterful

Practical Effects

Real babies, real destruction, zero safety regulations

Best for:Solo: Quick hit of vintage chaos when you need a laugh·Background: Perfect 20-minute distraction, minimal attention required
Robert F. McGowan

Director

Robert F. McGowan

ReleasedMar 11, 1933
Runtime20m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight

Top Cast

George McFarland

George McFarland

Spanky

Dorothy DeBorba

Dorothy DeBorba

Dorothy

Matthew Beard

Matthew Beard

Stymie

Tommy Bond

Tommy Bond

Tommy

Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins

Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins

Wheezer

Dickie Moore

Dickie Moore

Dickie

John 'Uh huh' Collum

John 'Uh huh' Collum

Uh-huh

David Holt

David Holt

Gang member

Estelle Etterre

Estelle Etterre

Telephone Operator

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Radio Voice

Harry Bernard

Harry Bernard

Policeman

Dick Gilbert

Dick Gilbert

Policeman

Ask about Forgotten Babies

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Dickie Moore's first appearance in the Our Gang series; he'd later marry Jane Powell.

Cultural

Shot during the darkest year of the Great Depression, the 'parents ditch kids' premise hit different with audiences facing impossible choices.

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