A 1939 comedy where a dad tries to sell his kid. Pre-war parenting was WILD.
A small town drugstore owner considers selling one of his children for money.
Acting
Fay Bainter's side-eye could end careers.
Writing
Dialogue that walks a tightrope of 'wait, WHAT?'
Director
Ralph Murphy
Fay Bainter
Ellen Carter
Frank Craven
Doc Carter
Edmund Lowe
Bill Hastings
Scotty Beckett
Dickie Carter
Thurston Hall
Mr. Guilfoyle
Edward McWade
Pop Hagen
Richard Clayton
Peter Bush
Genevieve Tobin
Gloria Hastings
Benny Bartlett
Junior Carter
Nana Bryant
Louise Wilcox
Granville Bates
Joseph Laurence
Frank Reicher
Dr. Proser
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film captures the bizarre tonal whiplash of Depression-era comedies, where financial desperation became farce.
Fay Bainter was in the middle of a career hot streak—she'd win Best Supporting Actress that same year for 'Jezebel.'
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