A salesman convinces Blondie that Baby Dumpling is a budding genius, so the Bumsteads enroll him in a special school from which he disappears.A salesman convinces Blondie that Baby Dumpling is a budding genius, so the Bumsteads enroll him in a special school from which he disappears.A salesman convinces Blondie that Baby Dumpling is a budding genius, so the Bumsteads enroll him in a special school from which he disappears.
Harry Hayden
- Elderly Man
- (scenes deleted)
Arthur Housman
- Drunk
- (scenes deleted)
Eugene Anderson Jr.
- Paperboy
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIt's been noted that Baby Dumpling was beat up at school for TWO reasons. Number one was for his mother walking him to school. Number two was his name was Baby Dumpling. Well, it was a nickname. Anyway, Dagwood got Baby Dumpling to tell him why he got the black-eye so Dagwood suggested he use his real name.......Dagwood. Later, it was revealed during 'Blondie's Blessed Event' that his real name was Alexander. The comic strip probably hadn't given the boy a name yet and when the artist did, the movie writers went along with his name choice.
- GoofsPeggy Ann Garner visibly mouths Larry Simms' lines when the two discuss his swing.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Blondie on a Budget (1940)
Featured review
BABY DUMPLING THE GENIUS, DAGWOOD THE KIDNAPPER!
Never a dull moment with the Bumsteads, this episode bordering on the poignant to outrageous, of course with Dagwood.
Baby Dumpling is the center of attention here, first being hailed as a child genius by some phony door to door salesman. In the meanwhile, Daisy wanders off somewhere and Baby goes looking for her and DISAPPEARS!
This is the perfect example of Murphy's Law where everything REALLY goes haywire. In a sentimental twist, it turns out that Baby finds Daisy at the home of a girl confined to a wheelchair (played by Oscar winner Peggy Ann Garner). The two become friends, Dagwood meanwhile starts searching for him and gets mistaken (and very easily) for a kidnapper? The funny, quirky thing is how fast Dagwood could get himself in big trouble.
Arthur Lake is a must see. Even though the story is centered around Baby Dumpling and his new friend, Melinda, Dagwood is the whole show, and at his goofy best. It has been said many times, Arthur Lake's style was comparable to the likes of the THREE STOOGES.
Well written by Gladys Lehman, one of the founders of the Screen Writers Guild, associated with many classic films, including MEET JOE BLACK for Brad Pitt. Peggy Ann Garner does a wonderful job in her role, who a few years later would win a special Oscar. She appeared in scores of top films, such as JANE EYRE, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN and DAISY KENYON.
How will it all end?
10 stars EPISODE 4 remastered. The BLONDIE films are generally packaged in dvd box sets, either separately or with a series of five episodes per box set.
Baby Dumpling is the center of attention here, first being hailed as a child genius by some phony door to door salesman. In the meanwhile, Daisy wanders off somewhere and Baby goes looking for her and DISAPPEARS!
This is the perfect example of Murphy's Law where everything REALLY goes haywire. In a sentimental twist, it turns out that Baby finds Daisy at the home of a girl confined to a wheelchair (played by Oscar winner Peggy Ann Garner). The two become friends, Dagwood meanwhile starts searching for him and gets mistaken (and very easily) for a kidnapper? The funny, quirky thing is how fast Dagwood could get himself in big trouble.
Arthur Lake is a must see. Even though the story is centered around Baby Dumpling and his new friend, Melinda, Dagwood is the whole show, and at his goofy best. It has been said many times, Arthur Lake's style was comparable to the likes of the THREE STOOGES.
Well written by Gladys Lehman, one of the founders of the Screen Writers Guild, associated with many classic films, including MEET JOE BLACK for Brad Pitt. Peggy Ann Garner does a wonderful job in her role, who a few years later would win a special Oscar. She appeared in scores of top films, such as JANE EYRE, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN and DAISY KENYON.
How will it all end?
10 stars EPISODE 4 remastered. The BLONDIE films are generally packaged in dvd box sets, either separately or with a series of five episodes per box set.
helpful•00
- tcchelsey
- Mar 2, 2024
- How long is Blondie Brings Up Baby?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Blondie Educa o Filho
- Filming locations
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime1 hour 8 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
Top Gap
By what name was Blondie Brings Up Baby (1939) officially released in Canada in English?
Answer