Never Sock a Baby (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Never Sock a Baby is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye spanks Swee'pea and sends him to bed without supper. He wrestles with his conscience over this, while Swee'pea packs a bundle and runs away from home. They apparently live in the wilderness, since Swee'pea crosses a rope bridge that collapses, narrowly misses a landslide, and is soon on a narrow mountain path. Popeye finds him and rescues him from a waterfall but his spinach can is empty. Fortunately, this was all a bad dream from Popeye's conscience.
Who’s in it. Never Sock a Baby stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and Margie Hines as Swee'pea (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Never Sock a Baby 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 Never Sock a Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Sock a Baby tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Sock a Baby (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Never Sock a Baby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Never Sock a Baby worth watching?
- Never Sock a Baby holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Sock a Baby?
- Never Sock a Baby stars Jack Mercer and Margie Hines.
- When was Never Sock a Baby released?
- Never Sock a Baby was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.