A Child Went Forth 83 years old

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.

Credits

A Child Went Forth Cast

Name Character
Lloyd Gough He was 34, 76 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)

A Child Went Forth Crew

Name Department
Munro Leaf as Writer. He was 35 (71) years old when He died Writing
Joseph Losey as Director. He was 32 (75) years old when He died Directing
A Child Went Forth poster
A Child Went Forth (83 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, November 01, 1941
  • Runtime: 20 minutes