The Birth of a Baby(1938)
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The Birth of a Baby Synopsis
Mrs. Burgess explains menstruation to her teen-aged daughter by showing her diagrams in a medical book. Her daughter-in-law Mary then tells Mrs. Burgess that she wishes that she, too, knew more about her body. She also reveals that she may be expecting a baby and is apprehensive about her safety and the changes that a new baby will bring to her life.
The Birth of a Baby (1938) is a drama film directed by Al Christie, released on May 14, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Eleanore King, Dick Gordon, Ruth Matteson and Josephine Dunn. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Al Christie
- Writers:
- Burk Symon, Arthur L. Jarrett
- Producers:
- Jack H. Skirball
- Production:
- American Committee on Maternal Welfare Inc., Special Pictures Corporation
- Budget:
- $43,000
- Status:
- Released
The Birth of a Baby Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Eleanore King
Eleanore King
as Mary Burgess
- Dick Gordon
Dick Gordon
as Dr. Wilson (as Richard Gordon)
- Ruth Matteson
Ruth Matteson
as Julia Norton
Josephine Dunn
as Mrs. Bromley
William Post Jr.
as John Burgess
- Frederica Going
Frederica Going
as Mrs. Perry
- Helen Hawley
Helen Hawley
as Mrs. Burgess
Kathleen Comegys
as Mrs. Wilson
Robert Ober
as Mr. Case
- Edith Gresham
Edith Gresham
as Mrs. Case
- Walter Gilbert
Walter Gilbert
as Mr. Perry
Key crew
Directed by Al Christie, written by Burk Symon and Arthur L. Jarrett, produced by Jack H. Skirball.
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The Birth of a Baby Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Birth of a Baby – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Birth of a Baby?
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The main cast of The Birth of a Baby (1938) includes Eleanore King, Dick Gordon, Ruth Matteson, Josephine Dunn and William Post Jr.. The film was directed by Al Christie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Birth of a Baby released?
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The Birth of a Baby was released on May 14, 1938 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Birth of a Baby worth watching?
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The Birth of a Baby (1938) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.