The Baby(1973)
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The Baby Synopsis
A social worker who recently lost her husband investigates the strange Wadsworth family. The Wadsworths might not seem too unusual to hear about them at first - consisting of the mother, two grown daughters and the diaper-clad, bottle-sucking baby. The problem is, the baby is twenty-one years old.
The Baby (1973) is a horror and thriller film directed by Ted Post, released on March 1, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Anjanette Comer, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill and Susanne Zenor. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 94 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Post
- Writers:
- Abe Polsky
- Producers:
- Milton Polsky, Abe Polsky
- Cinematographer:
- Michael D. Margulies
- Composer:
- Gerald Fried
- Production:
- Quintet Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Baby (1973) Trailer
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The Baby Videos & Clips
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The Baby (1973) Original Trailer [HD]
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The Baby Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anjanette Comer
as Ann Gentry
Ruth Roman
as Mrs. Wadsworth
Marianna Hill
as Germaine Wadsworth
Susanne Zenor
as Alba Wadsworth
Tod Andrews
as Doctor
Michael Pataki
as Dennis
- Beatrice Manley
Beatrice Manley
as Judith
- Erin O'Reilly
Erin O'Reilly
as Babysitter
- Don Mallon
Don Mallon
- Joseph Bernard
Joseph Bernard
as Mr. Foley
Virginia Vincent
- David Mooney
David Mooney
as Baby Wadsworth
Key crew
Directed by Ted Post, written by Abe Polsky, produced by Milton Polsky and Abe Polsky.
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The Baby Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 94 ratings.
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The Baby – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Baby online?
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The Baby (1973) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Baby?
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The main cast of The Baby (1973) includes Anjanette Comer, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill, Susanne Zenor and Tod Andrews. The film was directed by Ted Post. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Baby released?
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The Baby was released on March 1, 1973 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Baby worth watching?
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The Baby (1973) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 94 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Baby?
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Yes. The official The Baby trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.