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The Day They Gave Babies Away (1957)
"All Mine to Give" (original title)

 -  Drama | Family | Romance  -  January 1958 (USA)
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An immigrant family in 1850's Wisconsin prospers until tragedy strikes.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Jo Eunson
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Rex Thompson ...
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Annabelle Eunson
Ernest Truex ...
Doctor Delbert
Hope Emerson ...
Mrs. Pubmeister
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Tom Cullen (as Alan Hale)
Sylvia Field ...
Lelia Delbert
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Howard Tyler
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Mrs. Runyon
Stephen Wootton ...
Butch Bernard ...
Kirk Eunson
Yolanda White ...
Elizabeth Eunson
Rita Johnson ...
Katie Tyler
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Mrs. Raiden
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Storyline

This is a story based on fact that follows a husband and wife who emigrate from Scotland to Wisconsin in the 1850's. They work very hard and become welcome citizens of their new town, Eureka. They have six children. They prosper in the husband's boat building business. But when their eldest is 12, tragedy strikes the family, and the 12-year old is burdened with a terrible task which he handles as well as any adult could. Written by Ron Kerrigan

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Drama | Family | Romance

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January 1958 (USA)  »

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Annoin kaikkeni  »

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(RCA Sound Recording)

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1.85 : 1
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Twin brothers, Mark Easton and Paul Easton played twin infants in the movie. They were born in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, February 29th, 1956. See more »

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As young Robbie leaves his house for the last time, the camera angle reveals the snowy backdrop to be on a sound stage as the catwalk is seen clearly for a second or two. See more »

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Loss of a fine talent
11 July 2004 | by (Salisbury, MD, USA) – See all my reviews

This is a very affecting movie. I can't watch it for two minutes without crying. I always seem to catch the last few minutes of it but those have more meaning and human feeling than the vast majority of movies made recently. In my opinion, the oldest boy of the family is the main reason it's so good. I remember being jarred by his English accent when the other kids had none, but his touching performance and captivating looks soon overcame that problem. The first time I saw the movie, I couldn't believe anyone could be as strong as Robbie, I couldn't believe what was happening in the movie,and I kept waiting for the Hollywood ending that didn't come. After seeing the movie again today, I searched for the name of the boy, Rex Thompson, and was disappointed to see that his career ended quite some time ago. What a waste. I'd really like to know what happened to him.


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