Wednesday's Child (film)
Wednesday's Child | |
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Directed by |
John S. Robertson Ray Lissner (assistant) |
Produced by | Pandro S. Berman |
Screenplay by | Willis Goldbeck |
Based on |
Wednesday's Child by Leopold L. Atlas |
Starring |
Karen Morley Edward Arnold Frankie Thomas Robert Shayne Frank Conroy |
Music by | Max Steiner |
Cinematography | Harold Wenstrom |
Edited by | George Hively |
Production company | |
Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 68 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Wednesday's Child is a 1934 American drama film directed by John S. Robertson and written by Willis Goldbeck. The film stars Karen Morley, Edward Arnold, Frankie Thomas, Robert Shayne and Frank Conroy. The film was released on October 26, 1934, by RKO Pictures.[1][2][3]
Plot
Ten-year-old Bobby (Frankie Thomas) and a group of friends see Bobby's mother (Karen Morley) kissing a man not her husband. Despite serious concerns about Bobby, a divorce ensues and Bobby, although thoroughly disenchanted with his mother, is sent away with her where month after month despite all her efforts he grows more depressed, dreaming of reunification with his beloved father (Edward Arnold). On returning to his father at vacation, he finds him preoccupied with an impending second marriage. Bobby suffers a serious breakdown but is nevertheless packed off to military school.
Cast
- Karen Morley as Kathryn Phillips
- Edward Arnold as Ray Phillips
- Frankie Thomas as Bobby Phillips
- Robert Shayne as Howard Benson
- Frank Conroy as The Judge
- Shirley Grey as Louise
- Paul Stanton as Keyes
- David Durand as Charles
- Richard Barbee as Dr. Stirling
- Frank M. Thomas as Attorney for the Defense
- Mona Bruns as The Nurse
- Elsa Janssen as Martha
References
- ↑ "Wednesday's Child (1934) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ↑ "Movie Review - Wednesday s Child - Master Frankie Thomas in a Fine Screen Version of 'Wednesday's Child' -- 'Dealers in Death.' - NYTimes.com". Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ↑ "Wednesday's Child Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Wednesday's Child - TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 September 2014.