Movie Description
A Child Went Forth
(1942)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Joseph Losey
- Producer : John Fernhout
- Writer : Munro Leaf
- Cast : Lloyd Gough
Cast
Narrator (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleA Child Went Forth
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 20m
Production CompaniesNational Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
Genres
- Documentary






















