We Want a Child(1949)
Vi vil ha' et barn
You see a baby born right before your very eyes!
We Want a Child Synopsis
Else and her husband want a child but Else can't have one following an abortion performed before she got married. When Jytte, her friend, a salesgirl who is the mistress of a married man, tells her she is pregnant, Else thinks she has worked things out: along with her husband she will adopt the unwanted child. But things turn out differently since Jytte decides to keep the newborn the moment she sets eyes on it.
We Want a Child (1949) is a comedy and drama film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr., released on September 5, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Jørgen Reenberg, Maria Garland, Grethe Thordahl and Preben Lerdorff Rye. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Lau Lauritzen Jr.
- Production:
- ASA
- Status:
- Released
We Want a Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jørgen Reenberg
Maria Garland
Grethe Thordahl
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Jeanne Darville
- Lene Ingemann Jørgensen
Lene Ingemann Jørgensen
Betty Helsengreen
Else Jarlbak
Karen Berg
Alma Olander Dam Willumsen
- Berit Erbe
Berit Erbe
Ib Schønberg
as Onkel Hans
Key crew
Directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr..
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We Want a Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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We Want a Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Want a Child online?
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We Want a Child (1949) is available to stream on Nordisk Film+, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in We Want a Child?
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The main cast of We Want a Child (1949) includes Jørgen Reenberg, Maria Garland, Grethe Thordahl, Preben Lerdorff Rye and Jeanne Darville. The film was directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Want a Child released?
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We Want a Child was released on September 5, 1949 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is We Want a Child worth watching?
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We Want a Child (1949) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.