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Children Who Labor (1912): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1912 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1912, Children Who Labor is a notable film.

What it’s about. The father of a working class family is having trouble finding a job, because the local textile mill is hiring only inexpensive child labor. Reluctantly, he allows his oldest daughter to work in the mill. Meanwhile, in New York, the wealthy businessman Hanscomb is being urged to speak out against child labor, but he declines to do so. Then, while Mrs. Hanscomb and her daughter are traveling, the young girl accidentally wanders away, gets lost, and is taken in by the working class family. To help them, she takes a job in the mill. While this is taking place, Hanscomb has initiated a search for the daughter even as he goes about building up his financial empire.

Who’s in it. Children Who Labor stars Shirley Mason, Mary Fuller and Viola Dana.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Children Who Labor has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children Who Labor page.

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Where can I watch Children Who Labor (1912)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Children Who Labor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Children Who Labor worth watching?
Children Who Labor holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Children Who Labor?
Children Who Labor stars Shirley Mason, Mary Fuller and Viola Dana.
When was Children Who Labor released?
Children Who Labor was released in 1912.