Child Bride (1938)

Cast

• Shirley Mills - Jennie
• Bob Bollinger - Freddie
• Warner Richmond - Jake Bolby
• Diana Durrell - Miss Carol
• Dorothy Carrol - Ma Colton
• George Humphreys - Ira Colton
• Frank Martin - Charles
• Angelo Rossitto - Angelo
• Al Bannon - Happy

Screenplay

• Harry Revier (Screenplay)

Themes

Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty

Keywords

marriage, exploitation, underage, child marriage, flogging

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Child Bride about?

Jennie is a twelve-year-old girl living with her parents in extremely rural mountain country. Her schoolteacher, Miss Carol, though a mountain girl herself, has gone off to be educated and returned in hopes of stopping the tradition of child marriage which permeates the culture. Jennie's father Ira is a good man who tries to protect Miss Carol from the men who threaten her if she doesn't call off her crusade. One of these men, Jake Bolby, has his eye on little Jennie and plots to make her his bride.

Who directed Child Bride?

Child Bride was directed by Harry Revier.

Who stars in Child Bride?

Child Bride stars Shirley Mills, Bob Bollinger, Warner Richmond, Diana Durrell, Dorothy Carrol, George Humphreys.

How long is Child Bride?

Child Bride has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).

What genre is Child Bride?

Child Bride is a Drama, Romance film.

Where was Child Bride produced?

Child Bride was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Child Bride?

The themes of Child Bride include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.