Child Bride
“A THROBBING DRAMA OF SHACKLED YOUTH!”
Synopsis
Jennie is a twelve-year-old girl living with her parents in extremely rural mountain country. Her schoolteacher, Miss Carol, though a mountain girl herself, has gone off to be educated and returned in hopes of stopping the tradition of child marriage which permeates the culture. Jennie's father Ira is a good man who tries to protect Miss Carol from the men who threaten her if she doesn't call off her crusade. One of these men, Jake Bolby, has his eye on little Jennie and plots to make her his bride.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Revier
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Revier
- Original Title
- Child Bride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Astor Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Revier
Harry Revier
Marcel Le Picard
Helene Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Revier
Director
Harry Revier
Screenplay
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Helene Turner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child Bride
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What is Child Bride about?
Jennie is a twelve-year-old girl living with her parents in extremely rural mountain country. Her schoolteacher, Miss Carol, though a mountain girl herself, has gone off to be educated and returned in hopes of stopping the tradition of child marriage which permeates the culture. Jennie's father Ira is a good man who tries to protect Miss Carol from the men who threaten her if she doesn't call off her crusade. One of these men, Jake Bolby, has his eye on little Jennie and plots to make her his bride.
Who directed Child Bride?
Child Bride was directed by Harry Revier.
Who stars in Child Bride?
The principal cast of Child Bride includes Shirley Mills, Bob Bollinger, Warner Richmond, Diana Durrell, Dorothy Carrol.
When was Child Bride released and how long is it?
Child Bride was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.