Small Talk

Small Talk

1929 · 25 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Family

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.

Directed by Robert F. McGowan · Written by Robert A. McGowan

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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
Charles McMurphy Officer

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