Care of St Christopher’s (1959)

Care of St Christopher’s (1959) poster

‘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
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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.