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Small Talk

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1929 | 25 min | Comedy, Family

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 25 min.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • Made in 1929: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert F. McGowan

  • Bobby 'Wheezer' HutchinsWheezer
  • Mary Ann JacksonMary Ann
  • Joe CobbJoe
  • Allen 'Farina' HoskinsFarina
  • Jean DarlingJean
  • Harry SpearHarry
  • Lyle TayoMrs. Brown
  • Helen Jerome EddyWheezer's new mother
  • Pat HarmonOfficer in charge
  • Edith FortierDomestic