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6.4 / 10(11 votes)IMDbNR194218mUnited States of America

Sock-a-Bye Baby

“Oh, Baby! It's a scream!”

Synopsis

The stooges mistakenly kidnap a baby they find on their doorstep. When the cops and the baby's mother come looking for the baby, the boys panic and flee into the country with the cops (one of them is the baby's father) pursuing them by motorcycle. It all ends happily with the baby reunited with its parents and the stooges running off disguised as bushes.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 13, 1942

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jules White
Screenplay & Story
Clyde Bruckman
Original Title
Sock-a-Bye Baby
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
18m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jules White

Screenplay & Story

Clyde Bruckman

Film Editing

Jerome Thoms

Producers

Jules White

Department Leadership Roster

Jules White

Jules White

Director

Clyde Bruckman

Clyde Bruckman

Writer

Jules White

Jules White

Producer

Jerome Thoms

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sock-a-Bye Baby.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sock-a-Bye Baby

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sock-a-Bye Baby about?

The stooges mistakenly kidnap a baby they find on their doorstep. When the cops and the baby's mother come looking for the baby, the boys panic and flee into the country with the cops (one of them is the baby's father) pursuing them by motorcycle. It all ends happily with the baby reunited with its parents and the stooges running off disguised as bushes.

Who directed Sock-a-Bye Baby?

Sock-a-Bye Baby was directed by Jules White.

Who stars in Sock-a-Bye Baby?

The principal cast of Sock-a-Bye Baby includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Bud Jamison, Dudley Dickerson.

When was Sock-a-Bye Baby released and how long is it?

Sock-a-Bye Baby was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 18m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Sock-a-Bye Baby?

Sock-a-Bye Baby holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).