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A Child Went Forth

IMDb 5.3

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A line from Whitman, "There was a child went forth every day," starts this film: a visit to a farm that's a summer camp and progressive school for exploration and discovery. The children, as young as two or three, have room and time to question, wonder, and learn. We build a wading pool, use tools, climb and swing, bath a dog - and learn to live together. There are spats, and little adult interference. A tree house sparks children's imagination. They visit a neighboring farm, play with the animals and ride on a tractor that's plowing. They eat and nap. There's story time, easels for art, and a lollipop. It's the perfect place for city children to be safe from bombardment, says the narrator.

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What is A Child Went Forth (1942) about?

A line from Whitman, "There was a child went forth every day," starts this film: a visit to a farm that's a summer camp and progressive school for exploration and discovery. The children, as young as two or three, have room and time to question, wonder, and learn. We build a wading pool, use tools, climb and swing, bath a dog - and learn to live together. There are spats, and little adult…

Who stars in A Child Went Forth?

A Child Went Forth stars Lloyd Gough (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Joseph Losey.

How long is A Child Went Forth?

A Child Went Forth has a runtime of 20 min and premiered in 1942.

Is A Child Went Forth worth watching?

A Child Went Forth holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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