Street-sweeper George flirts with a pretty, but dizzy, nursemaid in the park. Incorporates Burns & Allen's vaudeville "dizzy" routine.
George Burns
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Okay, so "Walking the Baby" is definitely one for folks who dig into early comedy, especially if you're curious about where some really classic bits came from. If you're looking for modern laughs or a big cinematic experience, you'll probably just scratch your head. This one's a quick peek into vaudeville history, not ...

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Aubrey Scotto

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"Okay, so "Walking the Baby" is definitely one for folks who dig into early comedy, especially if you're curious about where some really classic bits came from. If you're looking for modern laughs or a big cinematic experience, you'll probably just scratch your head. This one's a quick peek into vaudeville history, not really a "movie" in the way we think of it today. George Burns is playing George, a street-sweeper. He's got this smooth, almost too confident vibe as he tries to chat up Gracie A..."


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