A Child Went Forth 1942
7/10 by 3 users
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.
- Released: 1942-01-01
- Runtime: 20 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Lloyd Gough
- Director: Joseph Losey, John Fernhout, Munro Leaf, Hanns Eisler
