Baby Brother
Synopsis
Joe Cobb is a wealthy child who longs for a baby brother. His nursemaid takes him to the other side where he meets some kids his age (the rest of Our Gang) where Joe offers three dollars for a baby. Farina finds a fellow African-American neighbor woman who lets him mind her infant which he then paints white and sells to Joe. The rest of the gang has set an assembly-line system that washes, dries, rocks, and feeds male and female babies.
Part of the Our Gang: The Roach/Pathé silents (1922-1928)
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Joe Cobb
Joe
Jackie Condon
Jackie
Jean Darling
Jean
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Farina
Jannie Hoskins
Mango
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
Horatio
Scooter Lowry
Scooter
Harry Earles
Gus, one of Barr's midgets
Anita Garvin
Amorous nursemaid
Ben Hall
Man with glasses
Oliver Hardy
Ice Man
Mildred Kornman
Jackie's sister
Jay R. Smith
Jay
Richard Smith
Coolidge
Robert Smith
Tunney
Lyle Tayo
Party guest
S.D. Wilcox
Officer
Clifton Young
Bonedust
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Oelze, Robert A. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Roach
- Original Title
- Baby Brother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Oelze, Robert A. McGowan
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Oelze
Director
Robert A. McGowan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Brother
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What is Baby Brother about?
Joe Cobb is a wealthy child who longs for a baby brother. His nursemaid takes him to the other side where he meets some kids his age (the rest of Our Gang) where Joe offers three dollars for a baby. Farina finds a fellow African-American neighbor woman who lets him mind her infant which he then paints white and sells to Joe. The rest of the gang has set an assembly-line system that washes, dries, rocks, and feeds male and female babies.
Who directed Baby Brother?
Baby Brother was directed by Charles Oelze, Robert A. McGowan.
Who stars in Baby Brother?
The principal cast of Baby Brother includes Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Jean Darling, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Jannie Hoskins.
When was Baby Brother released and how long is it?
Baby Brother was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 20m.