Absorbing Junior
Synopsis
Johnny's freeloading brother Henry will go to any length to bet on a tip at Belmont, including stealing from Junior's piggy bank. When Johnny's mother-in-law tells them to take Junior to the dentist to have a tooth pulled, and gives them $2 for the doctor, the game is afoot. The money goes to Henry's bookie, and the boys decide to pull Junior's tooth themselves... by tying a string onto the back bumper of a car. But a pet parrot spills the beans, and mother-in-law goes chasing after them with fire in her eye, and a fireplace poker under her coat.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd French
- Screenplay & Story
- Burnet Hershey, Jack Henley
- Original Title
- Absorbing Junior
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd French
Burnet Hershey, Jack Henley
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd French
Director
Burnet Hershey
Screenplay
Jack Henley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Absorbing Junior
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What is Absorbing Junior about?
Johnny's freeloading brother Henry will go to any length to bet on a tip at Belmont, including stealing from Junior's piggy bank. When Johnny's mother-in-law tells them to take Junior to the dentist to have a tooth pulled, and gives them $2 for the doctor, the game is afoot. The money goes to Henry's bookie, and the boys decide to pull Junior's tooth themselves... by tying a string onto the back bumper of a car. But a pet parrot spills the beans, and mother-in-law goes chasing after them with fire in her eye, and a fireplace poker under her coat.
Who directed Absorbing Junior?
Absorbing Junior was directed by Lloyd French.
Who stars in Absorbing Junior?
The principal cast of Absorbing Junior includes Shemp Howard, John Berkes, Gertrude Mudge, Gerrie Worthing, Ken Lundy.
When was Absorbing Junior released and how long is it?
Absorbing Junior was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Absorbing Junior?
Absorbing Junior holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).