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The Birth of a Baby

19381h 12mAl Christie

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"The greatest event of your life! Before your very eyes."

Mrs. Burgess explains menstruation to her teen-aged daughter by showing her diagrams in a medical book. Her daughter-in-law Mary then tells Mrs. Burgess that she wishes that she, too, knew more about her body. She also reveals that she may be expecting a baby and is apprehensive about her safety and the changes that a new baby will bring to her life.

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BabyPregnancyExploitationHospitalDoctorDocudramaBirthReenactmentLectureExpectant Father

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What is The Birth of a Baby (1938) about?

Mrs. Burgess explains menstruation to her teen-aged daughter by showing her diagrams in a medical book. Her daughter-in-law Mary then tells Mrs. Burgess that she wishes that she, too, knew more about her body. She also reveals that she may be expecting a baby and is apprehensive about her safety and the changes that a new baby will bring to her life.

Who stars in The Birth of a Baby?

The Birth of a Baby stars Eleanore King (Mary Burgess), Dick Gordon (Dr. Wilson (as Richard Gordon)), Ruth Matteson (Julia Norton), Josephine Dunn (Mrs. Bromley), William Post Jr. (John Burgess). The film was directed by Al Christie.

How long is The Birth of a Baby?

The Birth of a Baby has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1938.

Where can I watch The Birth of a Baby?

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