Child of Divorce
Synopsis
An eight-year-old girl is an unwilling and disturbed witness of parental quarrels in her home, and when the parents finally secure a divorce, the judge decrees that the young girl live with her mother for eight months and her father the other four months. The divided life affects her both mentally and physically.
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Sharyn Moffett
Bobby Carter
Regis Toomey
Ray Carter
Madge Meredith
Joan Carter Benton
Walter Reed
Michael Benton
Una O'Connor
Nora, the Maid
Doris Merrick
Louise Norman
Harry Cheshire
Judge
Selmer Jackson
Dr. Sterling
Lillian Randolph
Carrie, the Maid
Patricia Prest
Linda (as Pat Prest)
Gregory Marshall
Freddie (as Gregory Muradian)
George McDonald
Donnie
Patsy Converse
Betty
Ann Carter
Peggy Allen
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward, Leopold Atlas
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Child of Divorce
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Lillie Hayward, Leopold Atlas
Leigh Harline
Jack MacKenzie
Samuel E. Beetley
Lillie Hayward, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Lillie Hayward
Writer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Lillie Hayward
Producer
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
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What is Child of Divorce about?
An eight-year-old girl is an unwilling and disturbed witness of parental quarrels in her home, and when the parents finally secure a divorce, the judge decrees that the young girl live with her mother for eight months and her father the other four months. The divided life affects her both mentally and physically.
Who directed Child of Divorce?
Child of Divorce was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Child of Divorce?
The principal cast of Child of Divorce includes Sharyn Moffett, Regis Toomey, Madge Meredith, Walter Reed, Una O'Connor.
When was Child of Divorce released and how long is it?
Child of Divorce was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Child of Divorce?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Child of Divorce was composed by Leigh Harline.