Overview
The gang are all orphans, hoping to be adopted by nice families where "spinach is not on the menu". Wheezer, the youngest child, gets adopted by a wealthy couple, while his older sister Mary Ann does not. The gang all comes to visit Wheezer in his new home, setting off an alarm that causes the police and the fire department to come over. At that time, Wheezer's new mother and father decide to adopt Mary Ann as well. The couple's friends all each adopt a child as well; even Farina is adopted by the maid at Wheezer's new home.
Director and cast
- Robert F. McGowan Director
- Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins as Wheezer
- Mary Ann Jackson as Mary Ann
- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Allen 'Farina' Hoskins as Farina
- Jean Darling as Jean
- Harry Spear as Harry
- Pete the Pup as Pete
- Lyle Tayo as Mrs. Brown
- Helen Jerome Eddy as Wheezer's new mother
- Pat Harmon as Officer in charge
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