The Cry of the Children
1912, English. Directed by George Nichols.
An indictment of the evils of child labor, the film was controversial in its time for its use of actual footage of children employed in a working mill.
- Runtime
- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 April 1912
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is The Cry of the Children?
The Cry of the Children runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is The Cry of the Children on?
The Cry of the Children isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cry of the Children?
If you liked The Cry of the Children, try Guilty by Suspicion, Come Sunday, The Nest.
Who directed The Cry of the Children?
The Cry of the Children (1912) was directed by George Nichols and stars Marie Eline, Ethel Wright, James Cruze.