What Becomes of the Children?
“THE SCREEN THUNDERS THE DRAMATIC ANSWER!”
Synopsis
Get ready for a roller-coaster trip of emotion with this campy collection from the golden age of Hollywood! Originally intended to warn America's youth of the perils of drugs, sex, and alcohol, these outlandish and unintentionally hilarious tales have heartache, tragedy, crime, and even insanity, lurking around every corner!
Top Cast
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Joan Marsh
Marion Worthington
Robert Frazer
John Worthington
Natalie Moorhead
Edith Worthington
Glen Boles
Fred Worthington
Claudia Dell
Gayle Adams
Niles Welch
Thomas Scott
Barbara Pepper
Elsie Ford
Wilson Benge
Bates - the Butler
Mary MacLaren
Gertrude - the Governess
Sonny Bupp
Little Freddy Worthington
Anne Bennett
Little Marion Worthington
Gennaro Curci
Tony Gazotti
Franklyn Farnum
Shelby
Joseph W. Girard
Detective Chief
Larry Kent
Roy Daniels
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Shumway
- Screenplay & Story
- Corra Beach
- Original Title
- What Becomes of the Children?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Sentinel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Shumway
Corra Beach
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Shumway
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is What Becomes of the Children? about?
Get ready for a roller-coaster trip of emotion with this campy collection from the golden age of Hollywood! Originally intended to warn America's youth of the perils of drugs, sex, and alcohol, these outlandish and unintentionally hilarious tales have heartache, tragedy, crime, and even insanity, lurking around every corner!
Who directed What Becomes of the Children??
What Becomes of the Children? was directed by Walter Shumway.
Who stars in What Becomes of the Children??
The principal cast of What Becomes of the Children? includes Joan Marsh, Robert Frazer, Natalie Moorhead, Glen Boles, Claudia Dell.
When was What Becomes of the Children? released and how long is it?
What Becomes of the Children? was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is What Becomes of the Children? based on a book or true story?
What Becomes of the Children? is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Corra Beach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Becomes of the Children??
What Becomes of the Children? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).