Baby Take a Bow (1934): Cast & Plot
Baby Take a Bow is a 1934 crime drama directed by Harry Lachman, starring James Dunn as Eddie Ellison, Alan Dinehart and Claire Trevor. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Harry Lachman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Baby Take a Bow About?
The premise of Baby Take a Bow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Eddie Ellison, freshly out of Sing‑Sing prison, marries Kay and, five years later, they raise their daughter Shirley while both Eddie and his old friend Larry have gone straight. However, Welch, convinced “once a criminal, always a criminal,” keeps a close watch. When the employer’s wife’s pearls vanish, Eddie’s past is exposed and he and Larry lose their jobs. Welch suspects they’re involved, but the truth of the theft must still be uncovered.
Baby Take a Bow Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- grief
- damsel in distress
- deception
- junk man
- gang leader
- gang member
- gangster
- held at gunpoint
- cigarette smoking
- reprisal
- retribution
- redemption
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- reformation
- new york city
- sing sing prison
- cell mate
- great depression
- 1930s
- stock footage
- bread line
- peddler
- song
- singer
- singing
- poverty stricken
- greed
- police detective
- dire straits
- vindication
- birthday party
- cheerful
- criminal
- ex convict
- bowing
- rich family
- robbery
- opal
- miscarriage of justice
- melodrama
- generation gap
- father daughter relationship
- false accusation
- detective
- chauffeur
- based on play
- actress shares first name with character
Baby Take a Bow Cast & Characters
James Dunn leads the cast as Eddie Ellison, with Alan Dinehart as Welch and Claire Trevor as Kay Ellison. Directed by Harry Lachman; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harry Lachman
- James Dunn as Eddie Ellison
- Alan Dinehart as Welch
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Claire Trevor as Kay Ellison - Shirley Temple as Shirley Ellison
Also Starring in Baby Take a Bow
· 17 more- Ray Walker Larry Scott
- Dorothy Libaire Jane
- Richard Tucker Mr. Joseph Carson
- Ralf Harolde Trigger Stone
- Mary Gordon Mrs. O'Brien (Uncredited)
- Olive Tell Mrs. Carson
- Lillian Stuart Anna (Uncredited)
- James Flavin Flannigan
- Paul McVey Daniel (Uncredited)
- Kenner G. Kemp Birthday Party Guest (Uncredited)
- Tom London Man on Train (Uncredited)
- Samuel S. Hinds Warden (Uncredited)
- Howard Hickman Blair (Uncredited)
- Bud Geary Police Detective (Uncredited)
- Guy Usher Detective Captain McLean (Uncredited)
- Eddie Hart Detective Sergeant (Uncredited)
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- John Alexander Ragpicker (Uncredited)
Baby Take a Bow Plot Summary
What happens in Baby Take a Bow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After serving time in Sing Sing, Eddie Ellison marries his fiancée Kay Ellison and the couple soon welcomes a daughter they name Shirley Ellison. Life looks hopeful for the small family as Eddie tries to build a steady future, while Kay supports him with quiet strength. Eddie also helps a friend, Larry Scott, who is engaged to Jane, by helping him land a job as a chauffeur for the factory owner Mr. Carson. The arrangement seems straightforward, but underneath the surface, old ghosts linger and threaten to disrupt the fragile peace they’ve begun to create.
Full summary
The whole story of Baby Take a Bow, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Baby Take a Bow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Eddie Ellison's wife?
Cars in Baby Take a Bow
6 cars on screen, including the 1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' and the 1928 Chevrolet National.
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1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' Important role -
1928 Chevrolet National Background role -
1930 General Motors Cab Background role -
1932 LaSalle Sedan Background role
Baby Take a Bow Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Piccola stella” and “Regreso al buen camino”.
- Also known as
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- Piccola stella
- Regreso al buen camino
- A Queridinha da Família
- 宝贝答谢
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Baby Take a Bow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Baby Take a Bow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Baby Take a Bow?
Baby Take a Bow runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Baby Take a Bow released?
Baby Take a Bow was released on June 30, 1934.
Who directed Baby Take a Bow?
Baby Take a Bow was directed by Harry Lachman.
More films by Harry Lachman Who is in the cast of Baby Take a Bow?
Baby Take a Bow stars James Dunn as Eddie Ellison, Alan Dinehart as Welch and Claire Trevor as Kay Ellison, among 21 credited actors.
Does Baby Take a Bow have a post-credit scene?
No. Baby Take a Bow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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