Forgotten Babies 1933

Kids blackmail Spanky into babysitting

On a Saturday, the children threaten to reveal that Spanky broke a neighbor's window unless he takes care of the babies. Reluctantly, Spanky agrees so their swimming plans can proceed, and he finds himself stuck with the chaotic brood.

Spanky is left in charge at home

Spanky is left to watch all the babies while the others head out to swim. He quickly realizes he's outnumbered and must improvise to keep every youngster from getting into trouble.

Spanky tells a Tarzan story to entertain the babies

To buy time, Spanky launches into a long, fractured Tarzan tale for the kids. The story provides a brief distraction, but it does little to calm the chaos around the house.

A baby slips away and climbs the stairs

One of the babies slips from Spanky's attention and begins to climb the stairs. Spanky hurries to prevent a mishap, unsure how far the youngster might go.

Spanky tries to stop the climber with a cushion

In a frantic bid to regain control, Spanky attempts to bring the stair-climbing baby down using a cushion. The plan buys a moment of safety but highlights how easily the others slip into mischief.

Babies wreak havoc around the house

Meanwhile, the other babies cause chaos, notably tossing a fish out of the bowl as part of their mayhem. The house becomes a whirlwind of movement and noise as Spanky struggles to keep up.

Food is dumped for Pete the dog

The babies fling food from the icebox onto the kitchen floor so Pete the dog can eat, turning the area into a slippery, cluttered mess. Spanky scrambles to prevent further messes while keeping everyone safe.

A vacuum-charged flour spray coats the kitchen

They turn on the vacuum, using it to spray flour all over the kitchen. The powdery chaos blankets counters, furniture, and the dog as Spanky tries to restore order.

Spanky glues a baby to the floor

To immobilize the stair-climbing infant, Spanky pours glue on the floor and sits the baby in it. The sticky trap buys time but leaves the scene even more chaotic for the caregiver.

A baby triggers a murder-mystery radio and a phone call

One baby turns on a radio broadcasting a murder mystery, then dials a telephone and leaves the receiver near the speaker. The accidental setup invites unintended consequences as sounds travel through the house.

Police are alerted by the mistaken murder broadcast

The radio and phone confusion prompts operators to believe a real murder is taking place. They call the police, who head toward the house to investigate the shouting noises and chaos.

Police arrive as the bathtub overflows

The police reach the house and confront the children while water from an upstairs bathtub leaks through the ceiling. The chaotic scene escalates as the residents attempt to explain themselves.

Children reveal Spanky was left in charge

The kids explain that Spanky was supposed to mind the babies while they swam. The admission shifts the focus from the rescuers to how the situation got so out of hand.