The Case of the Baby-Sitter (1947): Cast
The Case of the Baby-Sitter is a 1947 mystery comedy directed by Lambert Hillyer, starring Tom Neal as Russ Ashton, George Meeker and Rebel Randall. It runs 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 41 min
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Case of the Baby-Sitter About?
The premise of The Case of the Baby-Sitter without spoilers.
Tom Neal stars as a private detective hired to guard the “baby” of married couple George Meeker and Rebel Randall. The pair are jewel thieves, and the infant is actually their stolen loot. Neal soon realizes the child is the quietest on earth. The 41‑minute film was shown alongside the Screen Guild briefie The Hat Box Mystery; both were shot back‑to‑back and feature Neal with co‑star Pamela Blake.
The Case of the Baby-Sitter Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- b movie
- poverty row film
- 1940s
- damsel in distress
- kidnapped baby
- nursery
- private detective
- detective agency
- nanny
- gang member
- gang leader
- stolen diamond
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- police officer
- gang moll
- hotel manager
- stock footage
- big city
- henchman
- held at gunpoint
- drugged
- slang
- fake duke
- fake duchess
- baby crib
- confusion
- deception
- independent short
- low budget short
- diamond
- kidnapping
- theft
- babysitting
- robbery
- murder
The Case of the Baby-Sitter Cast & Characters
Tom Neal leads the cast as Russ Ashton, with George Meeker as Phil Russell, alias the Duke and Rebel Randall as Mamie Russell, alias the Duchess. Directed by Lambert Hillyer; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lambert Hillyer
- Tom Neal as Russ Ashton
- George Meeker as Phil Russell, alias the Duke
- Rebel Randall as Mamie Russell, alias the Duchess
- Pamela Blake as Susan 'Susie' Hart
Also Starring in The Case of the Baby-Sitter
· 9 more- Joseph De La Cruz The Kidnapped Baby
- Keith Richards Silk (henchman)
- Tom Kennedy Officer Murphy
- Allen Jenkins Howard 'Harvard' Quinlan
- Eddie Kane Diamonds' the boss (as Ed Kane)
- Virginia Sale Veronica Hoopler
- Crane Whitley Charlie Moore, hotel manager
- Bill Kennedy Homicide Lt. MacGruder
- Lona Andre Maxine, gang moll
More from Lambert Hillyer
More films directed by Lambert Hillyer: Oklahoma Blues, The Hat Box Mystery, Smart Guy and Batman.
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The Case of the Baby-Sitter FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Baby-Sitter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Case of the Baby-Sitter?
The Case of the Baby-Sitter runs 41 minutes.
When was The Case of the Baby-Sitter released?
The Case of the Baby-Sitter was released on July 26, 1947.
Who directed The Case of the Baby-Sitter?
The Case of the Baby-Sitter was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
More films by Lambert Hillyer Who is in the cast of The Case of the Baby-Sitter?
The Case of the Baby-Sitter stars Tom Neal as Russ Ashton, George Meeker as Phil Russell, alias the Duke and Rebel Randall as Mamie Russell, alias the Duchess, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Case of the Baby-Sitter have a post-credit scene?
No. The Case of the Baby-Sitter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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