Dance, Little Children(1961)
Dance, Little Children Synopsis
This public health drama follows a small town’s struggle as syphilis spreads among its young people. When local officials turn to the state health department for help, a field investigator steps in to trace the infection, interview those at risk, and ensure testing and treatment. Directed by Herk Harvey (later of Carnival of Souls), the film mixes education with stark warnings: after all, one bad date can change everything.
Dance, Little Children (1961) is a drama film directed by Herk Harvey, released on January 23, 1961 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Leonard Belove, Maurice Copeland, Herk Harvey and Tom McGinnis. Viewers rate it 3.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Herk Harvey
- Writers:
- Margaret Travis
- Producers:
- Russell A. Mosser, Arthur H. Wolf
- Production:
- Centron Corporation, Kansas State Board of Health
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Herk Harvey, written by Margaret Travis, produced by Russell A. Mosser and Arthur H. Wolf.
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Dance, Little Children Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Dance, Little Children – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Dance, Little Children?
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The main cast of Dance, Little Children (1961) includes Leonard Belove, Maurice Copeland, Herk Harvey and Tom McGinnis. The film was directed by Herk Harvey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dance, Little Children released?
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Dance, Little Children was released on January 23, 1961 and runs for 20m.
Is Dance, Little Children worth watching?
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Dance, Little Children (1961) holds an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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