The Birth of a Baby (1938)
The greatest event of your life! Before your very eyes.
Mrs. Burgess explains menstruation to her teen-aged daughter by showing her diagrams in a medical book. Her daughter-in-law Mary then tells Mrs. Burgess that she wishes that she, too, knew more about her body. She also reveals that she may be expecting a baby and is apprehensive about her safety and the changes that a new baby will bring to her life.
Director: Al Christie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: May 14, 1938
Cast
- Eleanore King - Mary Burgess
- Dick Gordon - Dr. Wilson (as Richard Gordon)
- Ruth Matteson - Julia Norton
- Josephine Dunn - Mrs. Bromley
- William Post Jr. - John Burgess
- Frederica Going - Mrs. Perry
- Helen Hawley - Mrs. Burgess
- Kathleen Comegys - Mrs. Wilson
- Robert Ober - Mr. Case
- Edith Gresham - Mrs. Case
Screenplay
Editing: Sam Citron
Production: American Committee on Maternal Welfare Inc., Special Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $43,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety
Keywords
baby, pregnancy, exploitation, hospital, doctor, docudrama, birth, reenactment, lecture, expectant father, expectant mother, pregnant wife, home birth, giving birth, childbirth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birth of a Baby about?
- Mrs. Burgess explains menstruation to her teen-aged daughter by showing her diagrams in a medical book. Her daughter-in-law Mary then tells Mrs. Burgess that she wishes that she, too, knew more about her body. She also reveals that she may be expecting a baby and is apprehensive about her safety and the changes that a new baby will bring to her life.
- Who directed The Birth of a Baby?
- The Birth of a Baby was directed by Al Christie.
- Who stars in The Birth of a Baby?
- The Birth of a Baby stars Eleanore King, Dick Gordon, Ruth Matteson, Josephine Dunn, William Post Jr., Frederica Going.
- How long is The Birth of a Baby?
- The Birth of a Baby has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Birth of a Baby?
- The Birth of a Baby is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Birth of a Baby?
- The Birth of a Baby had a budget of $43,000.
- Where was The Birth of a Baby produced?
- The Birth of a Baby was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Birth of a Baby?
- The themes of The Birth of a Baby include: Medical Drama and Hospital, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety.