A Child is Born
“A Woman's Greatest Adventure in Life!”
Synopsis
A pregnant prison inmate shares her problems with the patients in a maternity ward.
Top Cast
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Geraldine Fitzgerald
Grace Sutton
Jeffrey Lynn
Jed Sutton
Gladys George
Florette Laverne
Gale Page
Miss Bowers
Spring Byington
Mrs. Mamie West
Johnnie Davis
Ringer Banks
Henry O'Neill
Dr. Lee
John Litel
Dr. Brett
Gloria Holden
Mrs. Kempner
Johnny Downs
Johnny Norton
Eve Arden
Miss Pinty
Fay Helm
The Woman
Louis Jean Heydt
Mr. Kempner
Nanette Fabray
Gladys Norton
Jean Sharon
Mrs. Helen Banks
Hobart Cavanaugh
Mr. Herbert West
George Irving
Dr. Cramm
Nella Walker
Mrs. Twitchell
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rossen
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- A Child is Born
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Robert Rossen, Mary M. Axelson
Heinz Roemheld
Charles Rosher
Jack Killifer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Jack Killifer
Editor
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
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 A Child is Born
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Child is Born about?
A pregnant prison inmate shares her problems with the patients in a maternity ward.
Who directed A Child is Born?
A Child is Born was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in A Child is Born?
The principal cast of A Child is Born includes Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Lynn, Gladys George, Gale Page, Spring Byington.
When was A Child is Born released and how long is it?
A Child is Born was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for A Child is Born?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Child is Born was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Child is Born?
A Child is Born holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).