Child Bride (1938)
Description: A THROBBING DRAMA OF SHACKLED YOUTH!
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.
Director: Harry Revier
Producer: harry revier
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Negative (base on 359 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 15:32:32
Genre:
Drama
Romance
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john llewellyn moxey
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
edward dmytryk
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
alfred santell
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
dave tendlar
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
david howard
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
ewing scott
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
charles guggenheim
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
elmer clifton
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
buster keaton
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
frank mcdonald
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
ray danton
Great chemistry between the leads.
anatole litvak
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
alfred e green
Weak character development left me uninterested.
martin andrews
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
joseph kohn
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
preston sturges
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
gregg tallas
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
busby berkeley
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
shen chiang
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
alfred zeisler
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.