Forty Little Mothers (1940) MGM

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Director: Busby Berkeley
Stars: Eddie Cantor, Judith Anderson, Ralph Morgan
Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: USA
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[@Southphxgal2023]

Ok people this is a fabulous movie. No killing, no bad words, just great acting and the best baby in a movie. I could watch this again. Much much better than the movies they make now. This is the perfect movie the way it should be. Between teacher, baby, pupils and boss. A man caring and showing love for a child without any predators, racism, brutality, just love of a child. Great acting! Thanks to the people that take care of these old movies and preserve them for our children’s children to enjoy. A must watch movie for those who like to watch these kind of films. Thank you for the upload. Enjoyed it very much.

[@ellybean5868]

I love watching these old movies. I don't care about special effects, amazing sets etc. Just give me a movie with a basic plot, good acting... and I'm good to go. Thanks for the upload. It means a lot to us old farts ❤️

[@SanFranDentist94301]

The Italian sitter is a lil "off". But aside from that? No meanness or cruelty. There's a Chunky girl and there are no jokes at her expense. Just people trying to do their best The students even correct and learn. Showed this to my teenage BOY and he got a tear in his eye.🥰

[@fleur1191]

Yes c'est un film merveilleux 💕💕💕i like.

[@Armybrat173]

@@ellybean5868It means a lot to us new farts too. I was born way too late, love old movies. Jazz, Blues and Big Band.

[@Armybrat173]

@@SanFranDentist94301He's going to make somebody a good husband and father some day.

[@chrissiehall6984]

I’m a wee Scottish lady in my 50s now ,just loving all theses old American flicks,what a relief to find something worth watching,everything is just so heavy in present times ,,,x

[@oldblackstock2499]

Hello Chrissie Hall in Scotland. I'm an American man almost to be in my 60s. My 5th great grandfather came to the American colonies in 1749 fr9m Scotland. Just wanted to say hello. I enjoy1940s movies too far better than anything current.

[@yakky6052]

"Little curly hair in a high chair... my day begins and ends with you.." What a charming lovely feel good film. Nothing beats an old movie like this!

[@suehofkamp8594]

What a delightful movie! No swearing, no violence. Just good ole fashioned entertainment.

[@wendybutler1681]

With the cutest baby! Oh, my golly, what a precious set of twin girls playing baby boy, Chum. The facial expressions and vocalizations are an absolute delight. Modern CGI magic could not have produced a cuter or better version of the baby than these two darling little girls. Just delightful!

[@Scout-ff6sh]

Yes, good movie. Baby is adorable. Although was irritated by the attitude of the rich bitchy girls for the first half of the movie, the way they treated a hard working teacher.

[@annsmith539]

Finally found an uplifting movie w a happy ending. The man was so positive. I wish I saw this in the 80s when my parents kicked me out at 19. It would of given me faith that everything would be ok.

[@elaineproffitt1032]

Same here except I had nowhere to go and no money to do it. Low paying jobs were all you could get in my town. So I married a man that cheated on me all the time. I raised the kids alone, worked, and went to school. I remarried, but this one hasn't been a bed of roses either. He needed a cook and housekeeper too. My grown children don't speak to me and my daughter-in-law and son won't let me see my grandson. There have been good times, but mostly bad. I'm 68 with multiple health problems and don't feel like I'll be around very much longer. I would just like to see my grandson again.

[@FridaDina]

If you're looking for a light-hearted old movie, this is it. An out of work kind-hearted professor finds an abandoned baby. And what an adorable baby! Just the kind of film I needed after a stressful day.

[@dailybread7687]

Dina A. Why do ppl like you have to reveal details about a movie? Most of us come to the comment section to read before watching. Stop 🛑 doing this! It ruins it for the rest of us. Use your logical thinking skills::::::::Or just use plain Ol common sense. Thank you.

[@cristineconnell7803]

@@dailybread7687 and her comment is just the kind of thing people look for to see if they want to watch! No reason for Dina to stop doing anything! With all due respect!

[@alicemattsen2208]

Because of your comment I’m going to do just that! Thank you.

[@joystratton4658]

@@dailybread7687 Watch the movie first, then read the comments!! The comments is about the movie 🙄🙄🙄

[@trukeesey8715]

All they could get away with back then was soft paedophilia. KZbin searching (keep quotation's markings): "ARE YOU READY for LONG TERM FOOD STORAGE?"

[@dolly7639]

Eddie Cantor was an orphan, making his own way on the streets as a teenager. He was a very good father to his own 5 daughters, and you can see his love for children throughout this film.

[@sunchildgaia]

exactly. Otherwise that baby would not have bonded so well with him. kids usually bond with female actors but rarely bond with male actors.

[@floydswydan6507]

I commented a year ago. Now I'm watching it again. One of my favorite movies of all time.

[@lindamcdermott2205]

What a tearjerker! Eddie was just a consummate actor..deliver a line, sing a song, he had such charisma and love. Alongside a precious baby, this movie can't be beat!

[@louisbrugnoni1291]

Baby’s laughter is the greatest sound in the world! Anyone who shed tears during this movie has shown evidence of a heart! ❤️

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

Makes me think that the baby was 6 years old when my dad was born... sad to think he was also raised around the war. :-(

[@janmeyer7074]

multiple times

[@ih82r8]

That baby was so adorable. And the sweet song he sang to him!!!!

[@bobroth1951]

The actress that was the baby was played by a girl (or girls) "Baby Quintanilla" born April 22, 1939. She is still with us today 12-17-2020. Age 81..She was a twin, Barbara and Beverly. I noticed that the baby did not look exactly the same at times, I think that both the twins were used in this film. Credited as one (Baby Quintanilla).

[@FilmsbytheYear]

that is correct, both babies were used

[@Proper.Lady.5]

It's a real service, keeping these old films available. And this was delighful!

[@dailybread7687]

I absolutely love the black & white films 🎥 they just do not make them like they used to. I don’t want to see naked ppl, cussing, etc. I’m hoping others agree? Thank you for the ⬆️ load!!

[@mav3584]

What a delightful movie, Eddie Cantor so sweet and gentle, very touching! Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@bjay4u280]

I love a sweet man like that.

[@IsaDesOsiers]

This movie is insanely adorable!!! They really seem incapable of making movies like this anymore, of such quality, with such a delightfully quirky cast, and moving moral stances on poverty, motherhood, and prejudice, and how acts of kindness save humanity.

[@dashmo37]

Oh my goodness I needed that. Thank you for sharing

[@pamelanewton1873]

I remember watching (what had to be a rerun of this as a kid and I'm basically 60) it was a great "feel good" movie then and in 2018 it's an even better "feel good" movie now in a time when nothing feels as pure and innocent as it did back in the 40's-60's and even 3/4 of the 70's. Thank you for sharing it!

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome!

[@dailybread7687]

We’re the same age lol I agree with you 💯 % 💯 % I agree!

[@fayedobbins9324]

I love these old movies. I grew up in the 60s and 70s on a farm in Louisiana. Those were the good old days. Thank you for these movies.

[@deemcgreevy1094]

Happy movies like this makes one forget the uncertain times we live in. .... for a little while.

[@darlenecahoon1800]

SO TRUE!

[@lisaryherd4685]

Dee Mcgreevy Yes, they definitely do. I’m in my 50’s but newly discovered all of them!!

[@karenatha7890]

Indeed. Kindness will always be welcomed.

[@dogbitr5833]

🇺🇸I still want a Mexicanless country!🇺🇸

[@karenatha7890]

@@dogbitr5833 without you in it 💩

[@granniez8035]

Eddie Cantor reminds me a lot of Mr. Rogers...both kind, humble and amazingly charismatic.

[@amyferguson1145]

You are so right!! He even looks like him. (Am I boring you?) 😆

[@amyferguson1145]

Just can't get over how much he looks like Mr Rogers's! Even his attitude

[@annepickard1717]

Sweet movie. They don’t make em like this anymore. I enjoyed this. Thanks for posting this little gem.

[@marilynbunte9782]

The baby was a cutie! Such a refreshing old movie to watch today!

[@josealicea2170]

2 rye

[@gwenmartinsen3979]

The babies really liked Eddie Cantor. Sho cute!

[@danielaharcarufkova]

I watch this movie over and over - so much of good energy comes from it.

[@joymorton7295]

That baby boy is the most adorable little actor I've ever seen. I just love these old movies.

[@nbrown8464]

@@missylou82 And here I thought it was most certainly a beautiful baby boy. Lol

[@natalienordine6906]

This is seriously one of the best movies I’ve seen, not to mention underrated. It’s so wholesome and sweet. I cried my eyes out nearly throughout the movie.

[@cjdevon1015]

Too cute...what a baby. Thanks for uploading. My elderly mother and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@FilmsbytheYear]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Isn't it nice to find something you can both watch, and actually ENJOY! 👌

[@bjay4u280]

Wow that movie was pure sugar . I really appreciate you for giving me some joy today . 🌻

[@FilmsbytheYear]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@margielyons6282]

Movies like this make me happy. Thanks so much for uploading. 🌹🌻🍀🎀

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome!

[@Daisy2U]

It's May 30, 2020 and people have been rioting all over the country these past few days to protest the death of George Floyd. Curfews have been instituted in cities and now the National Guard has been called in. I decided to escape for a bit and happened upon this movie. What a blessing! I wish everyone in our country could watch this tonight to remind us what brotherhood (or shall I call it sisterhood in this case? - pun intended!) is all about. This movie is full of decency, heart, humor, tenderness, good old fashioned kindness and love. It's everything our country stands for. I cried at the ending because it was so sweet, but I'm still crying...or am I crying out...for our country right now. God bless us all this night, may the Lord keep us safe, and may we view each other with eyes of full of compassion, trust, and love.

[@rabbiezekielgoldberg2497]

Ah, Fentanyl Floyd. A classic.

[@PuffKitty]

@@rabbiezekielgoldberg2497 Christ Killer is also a classic

[@johnnyalexander7554]

I've been working nights and come home and see a movie makes good day

[@stitchengramie]

This was such a sweet loving show.

[@b.visconti1765]

Someday a man will come along and want to devote his whole life to making you happy...one of the first fairy tales a little girl is told😁

[@caspence56]

Hard to believe that gorgeous little baby is now 77 years old!

[@FilmsbytheYear]

I'm not sure if she's still alive. She was credited as Baby Quintanilla and imdb.com says she was one of twins: Barbara Diann Quintanilla and Beverly Deann Quintanilla - though they don't indicate which one was in the film.

[@caspence56]

They probably used both; twins were much sought after in Hollywood, as they could be used interchangeably during long periods of filming.

[@MagiMysteryTour]

Like the Olsens in Full House.

[@ladyamba1]

So the baby was a girl??? One minute they're saying 'he' and next minute 'she', or 'him'. then 'her'!

[@Melissa-hr6kn]

That is my mom! Yes, she is alive and well and beautiful as ever. They switched off between her and her twin sister, Beverly, in this film.

[@cynthiasavard7133]

This was a Wonderful little Moive... Of how God can put all families & friends together. ☺️ It's good to see this...in a World of today that is so Wrong...Keeps your Faith & Hope & Charity alive...

[@similer5987]

Goes to show that comedians like Eddie Cantor can play the straight man, even the hero.

[@kyahstewart1135]

I remember seeing this movie and loving it. It's such a sweet movie. Thank you Films by the Year..for downloading it. Today is Nov. 22nd 2018..and I watch TCM every day, and will love to see it again on my big tv.

[@danielaharcarufkova]

This is my laughter therapy 🤣 Eddie Cantor was just a great artist.

[@GAR9BALDI]

Eddie Cantor and Will Rodger came from the Zigfield Follies. Both were beloved by all Americans. The movie was cute, contrived but made so believable It brings tears to my eyes at 91. The Eddie Cantor radio show was cancelled because Eddie was not going to put anything in his show tobelittle the German people or make fun of Hitler as he was ordered to do. He just wouldn't commit himself to speak unkindly about anyone. I still remember his his sign -ff song, "It's been so lovely to spend and evening with you. As friend to friend I'm sorry it's through...."

[@sunchildgaia]

That shows he was a real gentleman.

[@ahmadkazemi8728]

i never get tired of hearing the lingo in the old movies , old American movies to be precise.

[@ridirih9807]

Wow, how have I never seen Eddie Cantor act?!? You can tell he was comfortable and natural around kids. His biography says he had 5 daughters. Cute movie! He showed all of those girls what real love was all about. Made me cry!

[@bizzybee852]

I had seen this movie before, but then again I've seen almost every old Hollywood movie. But this is such a delightful movie, such a great storyline, thank you for posting it. I think with the world in such a state, I enjoyed it even more this time. It brought a smile to my face and a warm glow to my heart.

[@user-wc7mo9uo9o]

I loved it so much, what a wonderful movie. So touching, funny sometimes with lots of humility. What a brilliant people used to work in Hollywood!

[@cymbolichuman433]

Babies loved being sung to. This movie made me cry happy tears...

[@tammyter9379]

I am trying to find the song by the singers in the movie, and lyrics, but can't. "The day begins and ends with you", Anyone know where they are? The movie on KZbin does not show the full credits, so I can't get info from that. I'm about to be a great grandma in a few days, each grandchild has their own song, this would be perfect for this new baby!

[@lopa2828]

Heart touching movie. Thank you so so much for uploading this.

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome.

[@debraday9898]

Eddie Cantor what a sweetie in this movie!

[@hotlips3923]

22 minutes in and I wish people helped each other in rl like they do in this movie. Getting each other jobs and stuff.

[@marybranicki2859]

My WISH !!! also..... kindness seems to be gone in this world lately....😢

[@AnnemieM]

@@marybranicki2859 Yes my neighbours don't even look at me crazy but it hurts me.

[@tomslivick8620]

The government took over the job of helping others. But government doesn't do it because they want to help they do it to get power.

[@laurahall645]

How in the WORLD did the baby perform so well, & on cue?? SO CUTE, & touching!….THANKS 😇😍🥰

[@noway9369]

When storyline and plot and character development were important.

[@jodiclark9882]

I absolutely adored this movie! Thank you for reminding me of a simpler time. I needed this today ❤️

[@throughthelookingglass4260]

Never get tired of watching this movie. 40 years of watching

[@georgiemoon9990]

Thank you so much for this. I absolutely adore Eddie Cantor and I love this movie!! 😊

[@stevenanderson4644]

Schoolmarm exhorting a gaggle of flirty schoolgirls: "A professor is not a man. He is an intelligence, and merely assumes human form as a aid to teaching." :)

[@andrearubens2214]

Super cute movie!

[@AnnemieM]

I did not know what to expect but this was a very nice story. What a cute and different kind of baby. Thank you for such a nice movie.

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome.

[@gehlen52]

Baby Quintinella, one of the Quintinella twins, Barbara and Beverly, still going strong. Great movie.

[@nbrown8464]

Girls?? I thought it was a boy, for sure.

[@sandrarice2069]

63 dislikes? What's wrong with them? They don't know a good movie when they see one!!!

[@amyferguson1145]

Right on my friend! 💖

[@hamburgareable]

Theyre too jealous!

[@seadbiberovic7791]

My friend they’re thought it is button for downloading film. 😆

[@bernscott1500]

We all have opinions

[@Lisa1111]

I think that 63 people need a hug and a tune 🤗

[@monaattianese9838]

Eddie cantor looks like he's enjoying that little kid. He's delightful 😀❤️

[@StrongnBeautiful]

I know! I wonder how much time they spent together off camera 😇

[@sunchildgaia]

Their bonding is clear. :) The little one likes him a lot too!

[@darlenecahoon1800]

Awe! That was the sweetest movie I've seen in a LONG time! Refreshing change!

[@vickibuoy9654]

Eddie Cantor was a fantastic dad.

[@robinrichter5907]

I wish he was mine, my parents didn't want me. I was raised by my wonderful Nana. But I always cry when I see an amazing father figure, even at 60

[@76marji]

@@robinrichter5907 same with me. to this day, i CANNOT watch "the brady bunch" without crying my eyes out 😭. my father was the polar-opposite of mike brady. 😢

[@bonniebucklaw6247]

@@76marji the real Mike Brady or the one that played Mike Brady

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@@robinrichter5907 I didn't have one either that cared that's for sure, but it truly was a great loss for him.

[@elizabethmchenry3102]

I love these old fresh and clean films! Thank you. Im always searching for these old films. I really enjoy watching them . I wish I lived in those times.

[@jolenepickle2494]

This baby is (was) just beyond adorable and cute.

[@sandrarice2069]

This movie was hilarious! I enjoyed it so very much! Thank you so much for posting this great movie!!! Blessings!🙏❤

[@pinkribbon3541]

'For goodness sake, what happened to you. look at your face ... 😘' Adorable!

[@staceywaters8433]

I think I just fell in love with Eddie Cantor tonight ❤ why haven't I heard of him before?! Ohhh because I'm way too young 😮 I absolutely love this precious movie! 🥰 why aren't movies like this today?!

[@bevelynsolomon3125]

I love this movie thank you for sharing it God bless 🙏😇🙏

[@ritasjourney]

It doesn't get any better than this! Thank you!

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome!

[@marybranicki2859]

Double !!! Thank You

[@patrickryan1515]

Definitely a gem of a film. So much to comment on: (1) Eddie Cantor reminds me a lot of Mr. Rogers and further his performance here was very endearing. (2) Busby Berkeley had to have been a good director (as well as choreographer) to get such performances from the players, especially the baby. (3) That baby -- so perfect in every scene and so adorable. (4) I'll mark this one to recommend to my friends at Christmas. From the very first scene it is such a feel-good movie, and without even mentioning the word Christmas it expresses in so many ways the true spirit of the season. Many thanks to Films by the Year for a most enjoyable time, an evening well spent. 7/2018

[@FilmsbytheYear]

Glad you enjoyed it Patrick! The baby was billed as 'Baby Quintinilla' but actually played by twins Barbara Diann Quintanilla and Beverly Deann Quintanilla.

[@memikchik3820]

My how times have changed, and not for the better. Darling movie with old fashioned values. Compare the morals of yesterday to today.

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@memikchik. Terrible isn't it.😞

[@jasperjavellana4454]

This is one of the best films I’ve ever watched !!! 👍 👍 👍 Watching this film, leaves a smile on your face …😃 Can’t get the tune off my head … 😂 😂

[@LINDAKLOB]

This is one of the best movies i have ever seen! I just do not understand why i diid not heard of that movie before! It is so funny! It reminds me on " Mr.Beans"many times! AND SO MUCH LOVE AND CARING... That is something ju cannot find in todays movies. In todays society. It reminds me on "Mr. Beans" many times. AND SO MUCH LOVE . So, so much love.

[@pumpkinspice7097]

👍👍Very cute and enjoyable movie. This was the first time I've ever seen it. 😇😚

[@sharonnaylor1753]

Delightful indeed thank you ❤❤❤ for posting love from the uk I am crying it so touched my heart love Sharon.

[@dustyschmitz7269]

I loved this movie!! The baby was just as cute and smart as the lil girl on The Peppers and how they grew

[@pinkribbon3541]

I love that series

[@nbrown8464]

@@pinkribbon3541 Me too!!! Such a sweet series.

[@paisley293]

Awww!! That was such a sweet and heart-warming movie! cried a few years too, 'cause I'm an old softy.

[@glorialeeyoung4400]

This is such a darling movie. The baby is so very darling. It isi nice to see a movie where babies are still so precious to people.

[@retromoviefan944]

a bit of movie trivia: the girl who plays Marcia (Diana Lewis), married mega movie star William Powell in 1939 and quit acting to devote herself to being his wife full time. He called her "mousie" because she was so petite. He was recovering from the loss of his previous very famous girlfriend , the sex symbol Jean Harlow. Diana Lewis and Powell had no children. They lived quietly in Palm Springs. Powell died at the age of 97. Diana Lewis remained active in charity events, etc.

[@sheidee79]

Interesting. I was just watching a Powell movie earlier.

[@annettenelson2204]

Wonderful!!!!

[@Antpeople1]

What a lovely, funny and emotional film. I got tearful nearly throughout the film. My Late Mother was born in late 1937 and she was adopted by a my loving Late Grandmother. There is so much to be thankful for that one does not realise it. I had a much older Mother and I don't understand my generation. The pain is unbearable, I wish I could have lived in those happier times even if life was harder.

[@rhondae8222]

Thanks for this great, uplifting movie 🙂

[@jensredshoes]

This movie is delightful! Thank you for the upload.

[@bernscott1500]

What an opening moment .. encouraging angel.

[@angeliquevellan7895]

What a wonderful movie. Thank you for sharing

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome Angelique!

[@MeMe-mt6xv]

This starts off very depressingly, then you think it's going to be a corny musical. But after those first two scenes, the movie gets going and is cute, interesting, funny, different, and a joy to watch.

[@eileendelguidice7464]

such a beautiful movie. I so loved watching it. thank you for sharing it

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome Eileen!

[@alswann2702]

Great movie! Thanks for sharing!

[@momurphy7417]

Awe what a great movie! Simply loved it!

[@73coe]

Just finished watching this cute movie that my dad recommended. Was sweet and made me smile and laugh. They were all such great actors.

[@lele35md]

I love the classics

[@marionalegria9006]

Such a sweet lil movie👼🏻 I loved the song and tears spilled down my cheeks

[@sherouet]

I had great time watching it thank you for uploading this amazing movie

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome Nida!

[@GevorgRostomyan]

Thanks so much, for sharing this wonderfull movie...

[@storylass9071]

Eddie Cantor has a great singing voice obviously, but his talking voice is fantastic too. Great movie.

[@fishersdj]

Wow! What an incredible movie! May God grant even more glorious ideas to the one's in Hollywood for their coming debuts! Thanks for this glorious upload:) GBU from India.

[@FilmsbytheYear]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ayumazing]

The first time I saw this movie, it got my eyes glued on the TV screen instantly. I forgot the title, but thank Google! I typed in a lot of keywords and finally found it after 7 or 8 years!!! I'm so happy. 😍

[@suzieqwonder3089]

So nice to have those ‘adorable’ feelings ~ there’s nothing like a baby that gives you a total feeling of love~

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Amazing. Hollywood wouldn't celebrate a baby boy or being a father - let alone motherly instincts NOW. Quite the opposite. This was a pleasure.

[@constanceroma8264]

What a cute movie. Ty for sharing. God Bless

[@winonamassingill7895]

What a perfectly beautiful movie and the ending brought me to tears. I just wonder how the get the babies to act the way that they do. Not only this movie, but I’ve watched them in other movies acting that way. I hope that the parents get royalties for allowing the to act in those movies. And I too, love the professor’s kind attitude and love and understanding of others. At👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@reddirtgirl308]

Fantastic!

[@gaylebrown5216]

Men of that period were built just like Eddie Cantor. My father certainly was. There were no hormones injected into their food, like today. My father even dressed like that - hat & all. Dad was born in 1907 & this could just as easily have been him.