Child Bride
"A THROBBING DRAMA OF SHACKLED YOUTH!"
Originally released in 1938. Child Bride is a drama/romance film. directed by Harry Revier. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Mills, Bob Bollinger, and Warner Richmond
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Astor Pictures Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Child Bride?
Child Bride was directed by Harry Revier.
How long is Child Bride?
Child Bride has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Child Bride released?
Child Bride was released on March 2, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Child Bride?
The main cast of Child Bride includes Shirley Mills, Bob Bollinger, Warner Richmond, Diana Durrell, Dorothy Carrol.