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A Child Is Waiting (1963)
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Psychologist Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of the Crawthorne State Training Institute, one of the first boarding schools for developmentally challenged children... See full summary » Director:John Cassavetes |
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| Judy Garland | ... | ||
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Sophie Widdicombe
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Ted Widdicombe
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Paul Stewart | ... |
Goodman
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Gloria McGehee | ... |
Mattie
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Douglas Benham
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Bruce Ritchey | ... |
Reuben Widdicombe
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John Marley | ... |
Holland
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Boy Counting Jean's Pearls
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Elizabeth Wilson | ... |
Miss Fogarty
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Psychologist Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of the Crawthorne State Training Institute, one of the first boarding schools for developmentally challenged children. Dr. Clark is sympathetic but demanding of his teachers and students. His approach of tough love is controversial. He takes a chance at hiring former aspiring concert pianist Jean Hansen as the school's music teacher, Miss Hansen who has no background in nursing, teaching or dealing with the developmentally challenged. She herself is trying to find her own place in life. She immediately bonds with autistic student Reuben Widdicombe, who she sees as needing special attention in light of his parents having not visited him since they enrolled him in the school two years earlier. The Widdicombes divorced shortly thereafter because of the pressures their relationship faced in dealing with Reuben. Dr. Clark sees Reuben as the type... Written by Huggo
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Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!Genres:
DramaParents Guide:
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Finland) See more »Also Known As:
Ángeles sin paraíso See more »Filming Locations:
Lanterman Development Center [formerly Pacific State Hospital] - 3530 W. Pomona Boulevard, Pomona, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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1.66 : 1
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Continuity: During a meeting between Judy Garland and Burt Lancaster towards the end of the film, Ms. Garland's coat disappears as Mr. Lancaster is walking behind her. Her light colored coat is briefly missing, revealing the dark outfit underneath. See more »Crazy Credits
Following the last name in the cast list (Elizabeth Wilson) are the words "and The Children". See more »
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