

The Heart of a Child
Synopsis
A poverty-stricken Cockney girl rises through incredible adventures to become the wife of a nobleman.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alla Nazimova
Sally Snape (as Nazimova)
Charles Bryant
Lord Kidderminster
Ray Thompson
Johnny Doone
Nell Newman
Mary Murray
Victor Potel
Charley Peastone
Eugene Klum
Alf Stevens
Claire Du Brey
Lady Dorothea
Jane Sterling
Lady Fortive
John Steppling
Joe Mosenstein
William Irving
Perry (as William J. Irving)
Myrtle Rishell
Miss Baine
Joseph Kilgour
Lord Fortive
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray C. Smallwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Danby, Charles Bryant
- Original Title
- The Heart of a Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray C. Smallwood
Frank Danby, Charles Bryant
Department Leadership Roster
Ray C. Smallwood
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Heart of a Child.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart of a Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heart of a Child about?
A poverty-stricken Cockney girl rises through incredible adventures to become the wife of a nobleman.
Who directed The Heart of a Child?
The Heart of a Child was directed by Ray C. Smallwood.
Who stars in The Heart of a Child?
The principal cast of The Heart of a Child includes Alla Nazimova, Charles Bryant, Ray Thompson, Nell Newman, Victor Potel.
When was The Heart of a Child released and how long is it?
The Heart of a Child was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Heart of a Child based on a book or true story?
The Heart of a Child is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Danby".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heart of a Child?
The Heart of a Child holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
