Plot — What is The Child about?
In 1908, lonely middle-aged spinster Janet reluctantly bids farewell to a young relative, a schoolboy, who has spent a brief holiday with her. Janet, who is the author of children's adventure stories, longs for the company of children, and one day is surprised to see a little girl playing in her garden. The child is hungry and inadequately clothed, and Janet takes her into the house, determined to keep her. The next day the police enquire throughout the neighbourhood and call at Janet's house. She conceals the fact that she is hiding the child. Later, the local parson calls and tells Janet that Mrs. Star, a widow and the mother of the missing Sally, is not only heart-nroken but a very sick woman.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 30 min |
| Audience Score | 100% (10.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Child — FAQ
Is The Child worth watching? The Child holds a 10.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. In 1908, lonely middle-aged spinster Janet reluctantly bids farewell to a young relative, a schoolboy, who has spent a brief holiday with her. Janet, who is the author of children's adventure stories, longs for the compa
Who directed The Child? Directed by James Mason.
Who is in the cast of The Child? It stars Portland Mason, Pamela Mason, Sean McClory, Judy Osborne.
Where can I stream The Child? Streaming availability for The Child is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Child release? It released in 1954.
