"Sock-a-Bye Baby" is an American 18-minute live action short film from the days of World War II, so this one had its 75th anniversary, and the name of director and 4-time Oscar nominee Jules white tells you already that here we got another Three Stooges work, not one of their earlier efforts and even less one of their latter works. The writer is Clyde Bruckman and he is mostly known today for his collaborations with Buster Keaton. The title gives away already that the trio (still with Curly) ends up with a baby this time and that is a plot idea that has been used so many times in decades afterward. If you look at the popularity of the Rascals (Our Gang), then you will not be surprised that the Stooges were taking on that idea too, even if it was years later and the Rascals were a bit older. Of course, it is the Stooges that carry the comedy and not the baby that is actually just a tool for the comedy. Actually this film here is a remade itself and one of those that the Stooges did not remake themselves years later. As for the quality, I am not convinced by the story and supporting characters here and the comedy wasn't on a level either where I would recommend. There is a reason why only the very biggest Stooges fans have heard of / seen this one. It's just not that good in any area and so I give it a thumbs-down. Not recommended.
Review of Sock-a-Bye Baby
