Baby Brother (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1927, Baby Brother is a comedy film directed by Robert A. McGowan, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Baby Brother stars Joe Cobb as Joe, Jackie Condon as Jackie, Jean Darling as Jean and Harry Earles as Gus, one of Barr's midgets, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Baby Brother 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 Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baby Brother tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baby Brother (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baby Brother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baby Brother worth watching?
- Baby Brother holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baby Brother?
- Baby Brother stars Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Jean Darling, Harry Earles and Anita Garvin.
- When was Baby Brother released?
- Baby Brother was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.