Child in the House

Child in the House

1956 · 90 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

A lonely child must stay with her uncaring aunt and uncle after her mother is hospitalized. Her estranged father is a fugitive. For love and companionship, the eleven-year old girl becomes friends with the housemaid. When at long last, she meets her dad, she must vow to never reveal his location to the police.

Directed by Cy Endfield · Written by Cy Endfield

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Phyllis Calvert Evelyn Acheson
Eric Portman Henry Acheson
Stanley Baker Stephen Lorimer
Mandy Miller Elizabeth Lorimer
Dora Bryan Cassie
Percy Herbert Det. Sgt. Taylor
Joan Benham Vera McNally
Victor Maddern Bert
Martin Miller Professor Topolski
Joan Hickson Cook
Alfie Bass Ticket Collector
Bruce Beeby Policeman

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