Child Bride (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1938, Child Bride is a drama film directed by Harry Revier, running about 62 minutes. “A THROBBING DRAMA OF SHACKLED YOUTH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jennie is a twelve-year-old girl living with her parents in extremely rural mountain country. Her schoolteacher, Miss Carol, though a mountain girl herself, has gone off to be educated and returned in hopes of stopping the tradition of child marriage which permeates the culture. Jennie's father Ira is a good man who tries to protect Miss Carol from the men who threaten her if she doesn't call off her crusade. One of these men, Jake Bolby, has his eye on little Jennie and plots to make her his bride. NOTE: the actress playing Jennie was 14 years old when she made this film, and appears topless in a couple of shots.
Who’s in it. Child Bride stars Shirley Mills as Jennie, Bob Bollinger as Freddie, Warner Richmond as Jake Bolby and Diana Durrell as Miss Carol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Child Bride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Child Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Child Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Child Bride (1938)?
- In US, Child Bride is available to stream on FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Child Bride worth watching?
- Child Bride holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Child Bride?
- Child Bride stars Shirley Mills, Bob Bollinger, Warner Richmond, Diana Durrell and Dorothy Carrol.
- When was Child Bride released?
- Child Bride was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.