Dance, Little Children
Synopsis
This public health drama follows a small town’s struggle as syphilis spreads among its young people. When local officials turn to the state health department for help, a field investigator steps in to trace the infection, interview those at risk, and ensure testing and treatment. Directed by Herk Harvey (later of Carnival of Souls), the film mixes education with stark warnings: after all, one bad date can change everything.
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Dance Little Children (1961) An Educational Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-06
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January 23, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herk Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Travis
- Original Title
- Dance, Little Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Centron Corporation, Kansas State Board of Health
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herk Harvey
Margaret Travis
Chuck Lacey
Russell A. Mosser, Arthur H. Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Travis
Writer
Herk Harvey
Director
Russell A. Mosser
Producer
Arthur H. Wolf
Producer
Chuck Lacey
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Dance, Little Children about?
This public health drama follows a small town’s struggle as syphilis spreads among its young people. When local officials turn to the state health department for help, a field investigator steps in to trace the infection, interview those at risk, and ensure testing and treatment. Directed by Herk Harvey (later of Carnival of Souls), the film mixes education with stark warnings: after all, one bad date can change everything.
Who directed Dance, Little Children?
Dance, Little Children was directed by Herk Harvey.
Who stars in Dance, Little Children?
The principal cast of Dance, Little Children includes Leonard Belove, Maurice Copeland, Herk Harvey, Tom McGinnis.
When was Dance, Little Children released and how long is it?
Dance, Little Children was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dance, Little Children?
Dance, Little Children holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).