A TV repair man must care for the newborn triplets of his former hometown sweetheart, now a famous movie star, so her career will not suffer.
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Title: Rock-a-Bye Baby (1958)
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Jerry Lewis | ... | Clayton Poole | |
| Marilyn Maxwell | ... | Carla Naples | |
| Reginald Gardiner | ... | Harold Hermann | |
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Salvatore Baccaloni | ... | Gigi 'Papa' Naples (as Baccaloni) |
| Hans Conried | ... | Mr. Wright | |
| Isobel Elsom | ... | Mrs. Van Cleeve | |
| James Gleason | ... | Doc Simpkins | |
| Ida Moore | ... | Miss Bessie Polk | |
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Gary Lewis | ... | Young Clayton |
| Hope Emerson | ... | Mrs. Rogers | |
| Alex Gerry | ... | Judge Jenkins | |
| Mary Treen | ... | Nurse | |
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Judy Franklin | ... | Young Carla Naples |
| Connie Stevens | ... | Sandra Naples | |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| George Sanders | ... | Danny Poole (scenes deleted) | |
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Reworking of Preston Sturges' original story, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek. Clayton Poole's a small town TV repairman in a small town, who's still in love with his former hometown sweetheart, Carla Naples - who's now a famous movie star. When Carla becomes pregnant after a hasty marriage, the studio tells her a baby will ruin her career. She turns to the only peraon she can trust; Clayton,who sagrees to care for the baby Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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two sisters | movie star | italian american family | partial remake | triplets |Taglines:
Three times the fun of every picture ever...as Jerry plays babysitter to triplets! See more »Parents Guide:
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Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Performed by Marilyn Maxwell
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Carlos the bull fighter, picture in the newspaper is Jack Benny (comedian). See more »Quotes
Mr. Wright: After all, as chairman of the City Council my main function is to obstruct the due process of the law.See more »
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The White Virgin of the NileMusic by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Performed by Marilyn Maxwell
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23 July 1958 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Rock-a-Bye Baby See more »Filming Locations:
Colonial Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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I used to love Jerry Lewis films as a kid, and although I prefer the Lewis/Martin combos to his solo efforts, this would have to be one of my favorites.
I never used to like this, I found the slapstick unfunny, but it has grown on me over the years. Although the first 15-30 minutes aren't great, once Lewis is looking after the triplets there is a lot of fun to be had here, and Lewis plays his character with great pathos, in fact some parts of his performance are enough to bring tears, the way he portrays Claytons unrequited love for Carla.
The film also includes some lovely songs, particularly the Italian lullaby he sings with Papa Naples.
Recommended!