A Child is Born(1939)
A Woman's Greatest Adventure in Life!
A Child is Born Synopsis
A pregnant prison inmate shares her problems with the patients in a maternity ward.
A Child is Born (1939) is a drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on December 7, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Lynn, Gladys George and Gale Page. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Robert Rossen, Mary M. Axelson
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Child is Born Cast & Crew
Main cast
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Grace Sutton
Jeffrey Lynn
as Jed Sutton
Gladys George
as Florette Laverne
Gale Page
as Miss Bowers
Spring Byington
as Mrs. Mamie West
Johnnie Davis
as Ringer Banks
Henry O'Neill
as Dr. Lee
John Litel
as Dr. Brett
Gloria Holden
as Mrs. Kempner
Johnny Downs
as Johnny Norton
Eve Arden
as Miss Pinty
Fay Helm
as The Woman
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Robert Rossen and Mary M. Axelson.
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A Child is Born Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 4 ratings.
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A Child is Born – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Child is Born?
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The main cast of A Child is Born (1939) includes Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Lynn, Gladys George, Gale Page and Spring Byington. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Child is Born released?
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A Child is Born was released on December 7, 1939 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is A Child is Born worth watching?
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A Child is Born (1939) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.