Thursday's Children
Originally released in 1954. Thursday's Children is a documentary film. directed by Lindsay Anderson. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Burton
Synopsis
Won the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Short of 1954. The subject deals with the children at The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate, Kent. The hearing-handicapped children are shown painstakingly learning what words are through exercises and games, practicing lip-reading and finally speech. Richard Burton's calm and sometimes-poetic narration adds to the heartwarming cheerfulness and courage of the children. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with British Film Institute in 2005.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- World Wide Pictures
- Morse Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thursday's Children about?
Won the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Short of 1954. The subject deals with the children at The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate, Kent. The hearing-handicapped children are shown pains...
Who directed Thursday's Children?
Thursday's Children was directed by Lindsay Anderson.
How long is Thursday's Children?
Thursday's Children has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was Thursday's Children released?
Thursday's Children was released on May 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thursday's Children?
The main cast of Thursday's Children includes Richard Burton.