Child in the House (1956): Cast
Child in the House is a 1956 drama directed by Cy Endfield, starring Maggie Smith as Party Guest (uncredited), Alfie Bass and Joan Hickson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Laureate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Child in the House About?
The premise of Child in the House without spoilers.
After her mother is hospitalized, an eleven‑year‑old girl is placed with a cold aunt and uncle. With her estranged father a fugitive, she finds comfort in a friendship with the housemaid. When she finally meets her father, she swears to keep his whereabouts hidden from the police, fearing the consequences of his capture.
Child in the House Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- b movie
- lie
- maid
- police investigation
- telephone
- marital problem
- hospital
- nurse
- remorse
- mother
- married
- husband
+2 more Show fewer
- wife
- based on novel
Child in the House Cast & Characters
Maggie Smith leads the cast as Party Guest (uncredited), with Alfie Bass as Ticket Collector and Joan Hickson as Cook. Directed by Cy Endfield; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cy Endfield
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Maggie Smith as Party Guest (uncredited) -
Alfie Bass as Ticket Collector - Joan Hickson as Cook
- Percy Herbert as Det. Sgt. Taylor
Also Starring in Child in the House
· 15 more- Victor Maddern Bert
- Stanley Baker Stephen Lorimer
- Dora Bryan Cassie
- Carol White Elizabeth's Friend (uncredited)
- Eric Portman Henry Acheson
- Phyllis Calvert Evelyn Acheson
- Martin Miller Professor Topolski
- Grace Arnold Mrs. Groves
- Peter Burton Howard Forbes (uncredited)
- Joan Benham Vera McNally
- Bruce Beeby Policeman
- Molly Urquhart Mrs. Parsons
- Mandy Miller Elizabeth Lorimer
- Christopher Toyne Peter McNally (uncredited)
- Estelle E. Richmond Nurse
More from Cy Endfield
More films directed by Cy Endfield, best-rated first: Zulu, De Sade, Sands of the Kalahari and Hide and Seek.
Cars in Child in the House
8 cars on screen, including the 1954 Austin FX3 Taxi and the 1954 Austin FX3 Taxi.
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1954 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
1954 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
1954 Bedford CA Mk1 Minor role -
1955 Humber Hawk Mk.VI Minor role
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Child in the House FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Child in the House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Child in the House?
Child in the House runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Child in the House released?
Child in the House was released on August 14, 1956.
Who directed Child in the House?
Child in the House was directed by Cy Endfield.
More films by Cy Endfield Who is in the cast of Child in the House?
Child in the House stars Maggie Smith as Party Guest (uncredited), Alfie Bass as Ticket Collector and Joan Hickson as Cook, among 19 credited actors.
Does Child in the House have a post-credit scene?
No. Child in the House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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