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The Cry of the Children

191229mGeorge Nichols
IMDb 6.2

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An indictment of the evils of child labor, the film was controversial in its time for its use of actual footage of children employed in a working mill.

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What is The Cry of the Children (1912) about?

An indictment of the evils of child labor, the film was controversial in its time for its use of actual footage of children employed in a working mill.

Who stars in The Cry of the Children?

The Cry of the Children stars Marie Eline (Alice, the little girl), Ethel Wright (The working mother), James Cruze (The working father), Lila Chester (The factory owner's wife), William Russell (The factory owner). The film was directed by George Nichols.

How long is The Cry of the Children?

The Cry of the Children has a runtime of 29 min and premiered in 1912.

Is The Cry of the Children worth watching?

The Cry of the Children holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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