Child Bride (1938): Cast & Plot
Child Bride is a 1938 romantic drama directed by Harry Revier, starring Shirley Mills as Jennie, Diana Durrell and Warner Richmond. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Harry Revier
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Astor Pictures Corp.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Child Bride About?
The premise of Child Bride without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jennie, a twelve‑year‑old living with her parents in a remote mountain community, faces a culture that forces child marriage. Educated native Miss Carol returns as schoolteacher, determined to end the tradition. Jennie's father, Ira, tries to shield his daughter and the teacher from hostile men, Jake Bolby, who plots to make Jennie his bride. Their struggle pits reform against long‑standing custom.
Child Bride Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- tween girl
- skinny dipping
- ozark mountains
- child bride
- marriage
- female rear nudity
- girl in a nightgown
- female star appears nude
- splash fight
- bend down exposing cleavage
- barefoot girl
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- child marriage
- man rips a woman's clothes off
- female topless nudity
- swimming hole
- swimming nude in a lake
- girl kisses a boy
- husband beats his wife
- tween
- thunderstorm
- murder by gunshot
- bootlegger
- young love
- hixploitation
- female schoolteacher
- short skirt
- hillbillies
- girl next door
- family farm
- girl covered in mud
- pig sty
- falling into a mud puddle
- wet dress
- one room schoolhouse
- female teacher
- returning to childhood home
- moral crusader
- moonshine still
- little person
- moonshiner
- woman wears a silk nightgown
- female bare back
- vow of revenge
- 12 year old girl
- bare chested boy
- voyeurism
- husband suspects wife of cheating
- dumping a dead body
- loyal dog
Child Bride Cast & Characters
Shirley Mills leads the cast as Jennie, with Diana Durrell as Miss Carol and Warner Richmond as Jake Bolby. Directed by Harry Revier; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harry Revier
- Shirley Mills as Jennie
- Diana Durrell as Miss Carol
- Warner Richmond as Jake Bolby
- Angelo Rossitto as Angelo
Also Starring in Child Bride
· 5 more- George Humphreys Ira Colton
- Dorothy Carrol Ma Colton
- Bob Bollinger Freddie
- Frank Martin Charles
- Al Bannon Happy
More from Harry Revier
More films directed by Harry Revier: Lash of the Penitentes, The Lost City and The Son of Tarzan.
Child Bride Plot Summary
What happens in Child Bride from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Miss Carol is an idealistic teacher in a remote, one-room schoolhouse set against the rugged backdrop of the Ozarks. A native of these hills, she dedicates herself to ending the cruel practice of child marriage, where older men wed teen or preteen girls. Her earnest crusade quickly stirs resentment among some local men, led by Jake Bolby, a man who views her efforts as a direct challenge to the town’s old ways. The clash between progressive ideals and entrenched tradition unfolds in a community that is wary of change, yet not immune to the dramatic consequences of failing to protect its children.
Full summary
The whole story of Child Bride, scene by scene
Child Bride Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Child Bride.
How Well Do You Know Child Bride?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Miss Carol's profession?
Child Bride Also Known As
Also known as “Les esclaves du désir”.
- Also known as
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- Les esclaves du désir
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Movies Like Child Bride
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bride of Violence, Teenage Bride and Jug Face.
Child Bride FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Child Bride, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Child Bride?
Child Bride runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was Child Bride released?
Child Bride was released on March 2, 1938.
Who directed Child Bride?
Child Bride was directed by Harry Revier.
More films by Harry Revier Who is in the cast of Child Bride?
Child Bride stars Shirley Mills as Jennie, Diana Durrell as Miss Carol and Warner Richmond as Jake Bolby, among 9 credited actors.
Does Child Bride have a post-credit scene?
No. Child Bride has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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