Forty Little Mothers (1940) MGM 

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.

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

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

"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!

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.

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

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.

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!!

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.

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).

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

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

Oh my goodness I needed that. Thank you for sharing

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!

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

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

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😁

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

This was such a sweet loving show.

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

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

Eddie Cantor what a sweetie in this movie!

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.

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

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

When storyline and plot and character development were important.

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

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

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.

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

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...

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

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

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...."

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!

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

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

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

Eddie Cantor was a fantastic dad.

Super cute movie!

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!

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

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." :)

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Wonderful!!!!

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

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

Eddie. Cantor. Great.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

What an opening moment .. encouraging angel.

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

Thanks for this great, uplifting movie 🙂

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.

Fantastic!

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?!

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

Eddie Cantor is a national treasure.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Awe what a great movie! Simply loved it!

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

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.

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

Great movie! Thanks for sharing!

What a Baby! So precious!

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.

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

So sweet!

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

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 … 😂 😂

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

This movie is delightful! Thank you for the upload.

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

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

Judith Anderson is superb in even B grade movies.

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

The little boy is absolutely adorable xx

What a wonderful movie. Thank you for sharing

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.

Love this old movies!