The Cry of the Children
Synopsis
An indictment of the evils of child labor, the film was controversial in its time for its use of actual footage of children employed in a working mill.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols
- Original Title
- The Cry of the Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols
Director
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What is The Cry of the Children about?
An indictment of the evils of child labor, the film was controversial in its time for its use of actual footage of children employed in a working mill.
Who directed The Cry of the Children?
The Cry of the Children was directed by George Nichols.
Who stars in The Cry of the Children?
The principal cast of The Cry of the Children includes Marie Eline, Ethel Wright, James Cruze, Lila Chester, William Russell.
When was The Cry of the Children released and how long is it?
The Cry of the Children was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 29m.