Plot — What is Thursday's Children about?
Won the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Short of 1954. The subject deals with the children at The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate, Kent. The hearing-handicapped children are shown painstakingly learning what words are through exercises and games, practicing lip-reading and finally speech. Richard Burton's calm and sometimes-poetic narration adds to the heartwarming cheerfulness and courage of the children. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with British Film Institute in 2005.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 21 min |
| Audience Score | 69% (6.9/10, 14 votes) |
Thursday's Children — FAQ
Is Thursday's Children worth watching? Thursday's Children holds a 6.9/10 rating from 14 viewers. Won the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Short of 1954. The subject deals with the children at The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate, Kent. The hearing-handicapped children are shown painstakingly learning what
Who directed Thursday's Children? Directed by Lindsay Anderson.
Who is in the cast of Thursday's Children? It stars Richard Burton.
Where can I stream Thursday's Children? Streaming availability for Thursday's Children is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Thursday's Children release? It released in 1954.
