The Children Must Learn(1940)
The Children Must Learn Synopsis
Documentary profiling an Appalachian farming family struggling to scrape out a living. Linking education and economic development, The Children Must Learn suggests that better schooling, especially in agricultural techniques, would bring improvement.
The Children Must Learn (1940) is a documentary film directed by Willard Van Dyke, released on January 1, 1940 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Myron McCormick. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Willard Van Dyke
- Writers:
- Spencer Pollard
- Cinematographer:
- Robert B. Churchill
- Production:
- Educational Film Institute of New York University
- Status:
- Released
The Children Must Learn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Willard Van Dyke, written by Spencer Pollard.
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The Children Must Learn – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Children Must Learn?
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The main cast of The Children Must Learn (1940) includes Myron McCormick. The film was directed by Willard Van Dyke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Children Must Learn released?
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The Children Must Learn was released on January 1, 1940 and runs for 13m.
Is The Children Must Learn worth watching?
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The Children Must Learn (1940) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.