Baby Brother
1927, English. Directed by Robert A. McGowan & Charles Oelze.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert A. McGowanDirector
- Charles OelzeDirector
- Joe CobbJoe
- Jackie CondonJackie
- Jean DarlingJean
- Allen 'Farina' HoskinsFarina
- Jannie HoskinsMango
- Bobby 'Wheezer' HutchinsHoratio
- Scooter LowryScooter
- Harry EarlesGus, one of Barr's midgets
- Anita GarvinAmorous nursemaid
- Ben HallMan with glasses
- Oliver HardyIce Man
- Mildred KornmanJackie's sister
Details
- Released
- 26 June 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Roach
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Baby Brother: quick answers
What should I watch before Baby Brother?
Watch Seeing the World (1927), Ten Years Old (1927), Love My Dog (1927), and Tired Business Men (1927) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Baby Brother?
Next in the series: Olympic Games (1927), Chicken Feed (1927), and Playin' Hookey (1928).
Is Baby Brother worth watching?
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How long is Baby Brother?
Baby Brother runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does Baby Brother have a post-credits scene?
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Baby Brother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Baby Brother on?
Baby Brother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 June 1927. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Baby Brother?
If you liked Baby Brother, try My Wife's Relations, Police, Convict 13.
Who directed Baby Brother?
Baby Brother (1927) was directed by Robert A. McGowan and Charles Oelze and stars Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Jean Darling.