A Child Went Forth
Synopsis
A line from Whitman, "There was a child went forth every day," starts this film: a visit to a farm that's a summer camp and progressive school for exploration and discovery. The children, as young as two or three, have room and time to question, wonder, and learn. We build a wading pool, use tools, climb and swing, bath a dog - and learn to live together. There are spats, and little adult interference. A tree house sparks children's imagination. They visit a neighboring farm, play with the animals and ride on a tractor that's plowing. They eat and nap. There's story time, easels for art, and a lollipop. It's the perfect place for city children to be safe from bombardment, says the narrator.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Munro Leaf
- Original Score
- Hanns Eisler
- Original Title
- A Child Went Forth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Munro Leaf
Hanns Eisler
John Fernhout
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Director
John Fernhout
Producer
Munro Leaf
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Child Went Forth
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What is A Child Went Forth about?
A line from Whitman, "There was a child went forth every day," starts this film: a visit to a farm that's a summer camp and progressive school for exploration and discovery. The children, as young as two or three, have room and time to question, wonder, and learn. We build a wading pool, use tools, climb and swing, bath a dog - and learn to live together. There are spats, and little adult interference. A tree house sparks children's imagination. They visit a neighboring farm, play with the animals and ride on a tractor that's plowing. They eat and nap. There's story time, easels for art, and a lollipop. It's the perfect place for city children to be safe from bombardment, says the narrator.
Who directed A Child Went Forth?
A Child Went Forth was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in A Child Went Forth?
The principal cast of A Child Went Forth includes Lloyd Gough.
When was A Child Went Forth released and how long is it?
A Child Went Forth was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Child Went Forth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Child Went Forth was composed by Hanns Eisler.