Small Talk (1929)
The gang are all orphans, hoping to be adopted by nice families where "spinach is not on the menu". Wheezer, the youngest child, gets adopted by a wealthy couple, while his older sister Mary Ann does not. The gang all comes to visit Wheezer in his new home, setting off an alarm that causes the police and the fire department to come over. At that time, Wheezer's new mother and father decide to adopt Mary Ann as well. The couple's friends all each adopt a child as well; even Farina is adopted by the maid at Wheezer's new home.
Director: Robert F. McGowan
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: May 18, 1929
Cast
- Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins - Wheezer
- Mary Ann Jackson - Mary Ann
- Joe Cobb - Joe
- Allen 'Farina' Hoskins - Farina
- Jean Darling - Jean
- Harry Spear - Harry
- Lyle Tayo - Mrs. Brown
- Helen Jerome Eddy - Wheezer's new mother
- Pat Harmon - Officer in charge
- Edith Fortier - Domestic
Screenplay
- Robert A. McGowan (Story)
- H.M. Walker (Dialogue)
Cinematography: Art Lloyd, F.E. Hershey
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
orphanage
More Films by Director: Robert F. McGowan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Small Talk about?
- The gang are all orphans, hoping to be adopted by nice families where "spinach is not on the menu". Wheezer, the youngest child, gets adopted by a wealthy couple, while his older sister Mary Ann does not. The gang all comes to visit Wheezer in his new home, setting off an alarm that causes the police and the fire department to come over. At that time, Wheezer's new mother and father decide to adopt Mary Ann as well. The couple's friends all each adopt a child as well; even Farina is adopted by the maid at Wheezer's new home.
- Who directed Small Talk?
- Small Talk was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
- Who stars in Small Talk?
- Small Talk stars Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Mary Ann Jackson, Joe Cobb, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Jean Darling, Harry Spear.
- How long is Small Talk?
- Small Talk has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Small Talk?
- Small Talk is a Comedy, Family film.
- Where was Small Talk produced?
- Small Talk was produced in United States of America.