A Child Is Born (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1939, A Child Is Born is a drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 79 minutes. “A Woman's Greatest Adventure in Life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pregnant prison inmate shares her problems with the patients in a maternity ward.
Who’s in it. A Child Is Born stars Geraldine Fitzgerald as Grace Sutton, Jeffrey Lynn as Jed Sutton, Gladys George as Florette Laverne and Gale Page as Miss Bowers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Child Is Born has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Child Is Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Child Is Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Child Is Born (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Child Is Born change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Child Is Born worth watching?
- A Child Is Born holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Child Is Born?
- A Child Is Born stars Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Lynn, Gladys George, Gale Page and Spring Byington.
- When was A Child Is Born released?
- A Child Is Born was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.