Child in the House
Synopsis
A lonely child must stay with her uncaring aunt and uncle after her mother is hospitalized. Her estranged father is a fugitive. For love and companionship, the eleven-year old girl becomes friends with the housemaid. When at long last, she meets her dad, she must vow to never reveal his location to the police.
Top Cast
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Phyllis Calvert
Evelyn Acheson
Eric Portman
Henry Acheson
Stanley Baker
Stephen Lorimer
Mandy Miller
Elizabeth Lorimer
Dora Bryan
Cassie
Percy Herbert
Det. Sgt. Taylor
Joan Benham
Vera McNally
Victor Maddern
Bert
Martin Miller
Professor Topolski
Joan Hickson
Cook
Alfie Bass
Ticket Collector
Bruce Beeby
Policeman
Grace Arnold
Mrs. Groves
Molly Urquhart
Mrs. Parsons
Estelle E. Richmond
Nurse
Peter Burton
Howard Forbes (uncredited)
Maggie Smith
Party Guest (uncredited)
Christopher Toyne
Peter McNally (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Cy Endfield
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Child in the House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Laureate, Golden Era Film Distributors (GEF)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Cy Endfield, Janet McNeil
Mario Nascimbene
Otto Heller
Charles Hasse
Benjamin Fisz
Department Leadership Roster
Cy Endfield
Screenplay
Cy Endfield
Director
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Charles Hasse
Editor
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Fisz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child in the House
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What is Child in the House about?
A lonely child must stay with her uncaring aunt and uncle after her mother is hospitalized. Her estranged father is a fugitive. For love and companionship, the eleven-year old girl becomes friends with the housemaid. When at long last, she meets her dad, she must vow to never reveal his location to the police.
Who directed Child in the House?
Child in the House was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in Child in the House?
The principal cast of Child in the House includes Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker, Mandy Miller, Dora Bryan.
When was Child in the House released and how long is it?
Child in the House was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Child in the House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Child in the House was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
Is Child in the House based on a book or true story?
Child in the House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Janet McNeil".