The Orphan Trains
Synopsis
Elliot Bobo was taken from his alcoholic father's home, given a small cardboard suitcase, and put on board an "orphan train" bound for Arkansas. Bobo never saw his father again. He was one of tens of thousands of neglected and orphaned children who over a 75-year period were uprooted from the city and sent by train to farming communities to start new lives with new families. Elliot Bobo's remarkable story is part of The Orphan Trains.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janet Graham, Edward Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Gray
- Original Title
- The Orphan Trains
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- GBH, WGBH Educational Foundation (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janet Graham, Edward Gray
Edward Gray
Janet Graham, Edward Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Janet Graham
Director
Edward Gray
Director
Janet Graham
Producer
Edward Gray
Producer
Edward Gray
Writer
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What is The Orphan Trains about?
Elliot Bobo was taken from his alcoholic father's home, given a small cardboard suitcase, and put on board an "orphan train" bound for Arkansas. Bobo never saw his father again. He was one of tens of thousands of neglected and orphaned children who over a 75-year period were uprooted from the city and sent by train to farming communities to start new lives with new families. Elliot Bobo's remarkable story is part of The Orphan Trains.
Who directed The Orphan Trains?
The Orphan Trains was directed by Janet Graham, Edward Gray.
Who stars in The Orphan Trains?
The principal cast of The Orphan Trains includes Stacy Keach.
When was The Orphan Trains released and how long is it?
The Orphan Trains was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 55m.