Baby Take a Bow (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1934, Baby Take a Bow is a comedy, drama, crime and family film directed by Harry Lachman, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Eddie Ellison is an ex-con who spent time in Sing-Sing prison. Kay marries him as soon as he serves his time. Five years later, Eddie and his ex-convict buddy Larry, have both gone straight, and Eddie and Kay have a beautiful little girl named Shirley. However, Welch has kept a close eye on them for years. He believes in "once a criminal, always a criminal." Then, when Eddie's employer's wife's pearls go missing, it comes out that Eddie and Larry both spent time in prison, and they're fired. Welch suspects that Eddie and Larry have something to do with the theft of the pearls. Will Welch prove that Eddie and Larry had something to do with the theft, or will the truth prevail?
Who’s in it. Baby Take a Bow stars Shirley Temple as Shirley Ellison, James Dunn as Eddie Ellison, Claire Trevor as Kay Ellison and Alan Dinehart as Welch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Baby Take a Bow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baby Take a Bow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baby Take a Bow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baby Take a Bow (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baby Take a Bow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baby Take a Bow worth watching?
- Baby Take a Bow holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baby Take a Bow?
- Baby Take a Bow stars Shirley Temple, James Dunn, Claire Trevor, Alan Dinehart and Ray Walker.
- When was Baby Take a Bow released?
- Baby Take a Bow was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.