A Child Went Forth (1942)

A Child Went Forth (1942) poster

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.

Director: Joseph Losey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
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Screenplay

Music: Hanns Eisler
Production: National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joseph Losey
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Child Went Forth 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 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.
Who directed A Child Went Forth?
A Child Went Forth was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in A Child Went Forth?
A Child Went Forth stars Lloyd Gough.
How long is A Child Went Forth?
A Child Went Forth has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is A Child Went Forth?
A Child Went Forth is a Documentary film.
Where was A Child Went Forth produced?
A Child Went Forth was produced in United States of America.