Skinner's Baby is a 1917 American silent comedy film starring Bryant Washburn, Hazel Daly, James C. Carroll, and U.K. Haupt. This film projected Washburn out of obscurity; it was quite a success.Lahue, Kalton C. Gentlemen to the Rescue, p. 231 (1972) ("It was in 1917 feature hits like Skinner's Dress Suit, Skinner's Baby, and Skinner Steps Out (adapted from a popular series of stories by Henry Dodge) that Bryant really scored big ...")(20 April 1918). What the Picture Did for Me - Kleine, Motography, p. 737 It was Jackie Coogan's first film role, as the baby, though uncredited.Cary, Dianna Serra. Jackie Coogan: The World's Boy King, p. 20 (2003)Soll, Rick (28 March 1974). Coogan not 'Kid' anymore, but he cling to past, Chicago Tribune The film is believed to be lost.
