The Case of the Baby-Sitter(1947)
Stolen Gems! Silken Gams!... Together They Mean Trouble!
The Case of the Baby-Sitter Synopsis
The baby sitter is none other than veteran Hollywood tough guy Tom Neal. A private detective, Neal is hired to keep an eye on the child of married couple George Meeker and Rebel Randall. Actually, Meeker and Randall are jewel thieves, and their "baby" is their stolen loot. Neal eventually catches on when he realizes that this is the quietest child on earth. Running a scant 41 minutes, Case of the Baby Sitter was designed to be shown in tandem with another Screen Guild Productions "briefie," The Hat Box Mystery: the films were shot back to back, with Tom Neal and Pamela Blake starring in both.
The Case of the Baby-Sitter (1947) is a mystery, comedy and crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer, released on July 26, 1947 with a runtime of 41m. It stars Tom Neal, Pamela Blake, Allen Jenkins and Virginia Sale. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lambert Hillyer
- Writers:
- Ande Lamb, Myron A. Nunes, Carl K. Hittleman
- Production:
- Robert L. Lippert Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Case of the Baby-Sitter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Neal
as Russ Ashton
Pamela Blake
as Susan 'Susie' Hart
Allen Jenkins
as Howard 'Harvard' Quinlan
Virginia Sale
as Veronica Hoopler
Keith Richards
as Silk (henchman)
Lona Andre
as Maxine, gang moll
Crane Whitley
as Charlie Moore, hotel manager
Tom Kennedy
as Officer Murphy
Eddie Kane
as Diamonds' the boss (as Ed Kane)
George Meeker
as Phil Russell, alias the Duke
Bill Kennedy
as Homicide Lt. MacGruder
Rebel Randall
as Mamie Russell, alias the Duchess
Key crew
Directed by Lambert Hillyer, written by Ande Lamb, Myron A. Nunes and Carl K. Hittleman.
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The Case of the Baby-Sitter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Case of the Baby-Sitter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Case of the Baby-Sitter online?
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Who stars in The Case of the Baby-Sitter?
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The main cast of The Case of the Baby-Sitter (1947) includes Tom Neal, Pamela Blake, Allen Jenkins, Virginia Sale and Keith Richards. The film was directed by Lambert Hillyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Case of the Baby-Sitter released?
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The Case of the Baby-Sitter was released on July 26, 1947 and runs for 41m.
Is The Case of the Baby-Sitter worth watching?
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The Case of the Baby-Sitter (1947) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.