The Cry of the Children (1912)
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.
Director: George Nichols
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: April 30, 1912
Cast
- 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
Production: Thanhouser Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Nichols
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cry of the Children 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 directed The Cry of the Children?
- The Cry of the Children was directed by George Nichols.
- Who stars in The Cry of the Children?
- The Cry of the Children stars Marie Eline, Ethel Wright, James Cruze, Lila Chester, William Russell.
- How long is The Cry of the Children?
- The Cry of the Children has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Cry of the Children?
- The Cry of the Children is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cry of the Children produced?
- The Cry of the Children was produced in United States of America.