Rock-a-Bye Baby
Rock-a-Bye Baby

Rock-a-Bye Baby

1958
Movie
103 min
English

An average television repairman 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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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users70%
Director: Frank TashlinGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Clayton Poole, a small-town country boy, finds himself in Hollywood to become a movie star, but his career dreams quickly turn into a nightmare when he's mistaken for a father of triplets by a frantic studio executive. To protect his employer's reputation, Clayton must pretend to be the mother and raise the babies himself, leading to a series of chaotic and comedic situations.

Critical Reception

Rock-a-Bye Baby was met with mixed reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success, largely due to Jerry Lewis's immense popularity at the time. While some praised its slapstick humor and Lewis's energetic performance, others found the plot to be thin and reliant on gags. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its lighthearted comedy and Lewis's signature brand of silliness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jerry Lewis's unique comedic talent and physical humor.
  • Criticized for a predictable and somewhat nonsensical plot.
  • Seen as a typical, albeit formulaic, vehicle for Lewis's brand of comedy.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be funny and entertaining, appreciating Jerry Lewis's comedic performance and the silly premise. Some viewers noted that while the plot isn't particularly deep, the movie delivers consistent laughs and is a good choice for fans of Lewis's work.

Fun Fact

The film features a notable scene where Jerry Lewis attempts to disguise himself as a woman, a recurring comedic trope in his films.

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John Chard

John Chard

Lewis and Tashlin Open Up Their Cartoon Book. A loose remake of Preston Sturges' wonderful The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Rock-a-Bye Baby is safe entertainment for the Jerry Lewis fans. Here he plays Clayton Poole, a small town guy whose...