A Child Went Forth
1942, English. Directed by Joseph Losey.
A line from Whitman, "There was a child went forth every day," starts this film: a visit to a farm that's a summer camp and progressive school for exploration and discovery. The children, as young as two or three, have room and time to question, wonder, and learn. We build a wading pool, use tools, climb and swing, bath a dog - and learn to live together. There are spats, and little adult interference. A tree house sparks children's imagination. They visit a neighboring farm, play with the animals and ride on a tractor that's plowing. They eat and nap. There's story time, easels for art, and a lollipop. It's the perfect place for city children to be safe from bombardment, says the narrator.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Munro Leaf
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A Child Went Forth runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is A Child Went Forth on?
A Child Went Forth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1942. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Child Went Forth?
If you liked A Child Went Forth, try 21 Up, Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20, Black Sheep.
Who directed A Child Went Forth?
A Child Went Forth (1942) was directed by Joseph Losey and stars Lloyd Gough.