Wednesday's Child
“From the Sensational Broadway Stage Success”
Synopsis
A 10-year-old's happy life is shattered when his parents are divorced.
Top Cast
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Edward Arnold
Ray Phillips
Karen Morley
Kathryn Phillips
Frankie Thomas
Bobby Phillips
Robert Shayne
Howard Benson
Frank Conroy
Judge
Shirley Grey
Louise
David Durand
Charles Nevins
Richard Barbee
Dr. Stirling
Frank M. Thomas
Attorney for Mr. Phillips (in some prints as Tom Franklin)
Mona Bruns
Nurse
Elsa Janssen
Martha
Paul Stanton
Keyes
Richard Quine
Young Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Goldbeck
- Original Title
- Wednesday's Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Willis Goldbeck, Leopold Atlas
Harold Wenstrom
George Hively
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Willis Goldbeck
Screenplay
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Harold Wenstrom
Director of Photography
George Hively
Editor
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Wednesday's Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wednesday's Child about?
A 10-year-old's happy life is shattered when his parents are divorced.
Who directed Wednesday's Child?
Wednesday's Child was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in Wednesday's Child?
The principal cast of Wednesday's Child includes Edward Arnold, Karen Morley, Frankie Thomas, Robert Shayne, Frank Conroy.
When was Wednesday's Child released and how long is it?
Wednesday's Child was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wednesday's Child?
Wednesday's Child holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).