Care of St Christopher’s (1959)
‘St Christopher’s - for the children of Railway Servants’. About a hundred children are cared for at this Derby railway orphanage and this film gives a selection of scenes from a typical day: the breakfast mail, a boy with a problem, a girl with a worry, a visit from two widowers, a birthday tea party. An official insight into a forgotten aspect of railway operation.
Director: James Ritchie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 1, 1959
Music: Fitzroy Coleman
Cinematography: David Watkin
Editing: John Legard
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Ritchie
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Care of St Christopher’s about?
- ‘St Christopher’s - for the children of Railway Servants’. About a hundred children are cared for at this Derby railway orphanage and this film gives a selection of scenes from a typical day: the breakfast mail, a boy with a problem, a girl with a worry, a visit from two widowers, a birthday tea party. An official insight into a forgotten aspect of railway operation.
- Who directed Care of St Christopher’s?
- Care of St Christopher’s was directed by James Ritchie.
- How long is Care of St Christopher’s?
- Care of St Christopher’s has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Care of St Christopher’s?
- Care of St Christopher’s is a Documentary film.
- Where was Care of St Christopher’s produced?
- Care of St Christopher’s was produced in United Kingdom.