Child in the House (1956)

6.6/10 90 min Drama

Overview

A lonely child must stay with her uncaring aunt and uncle after her mother is hospitalized. Her estranged father is a fugitive. For love and companionship, the eleven-year old girl becomes friends with the housemaid. When at long last, she meets her dad, she must vow to never reveal his location to the police.

Cast

Phyllis Calvert

Evelyn Acheson

Eric Portman

Henry Acheson

Stanley Baker

Stephen Lorimer

Mandy Miller

Elizabeth Lorimer

Dora Bryan

Cassie

Percy Herbert

Det. Sgt. Taylor

Joan Benham

Vera McNally

Victor Maddern

Bert

Martin Miller

Professor Topolski

Joan Hickson

Cook

Alfie Bass

Ticket Collector

Grace Arnold

Mrs. Groves

Peter Burton

Howard Forbes (uncredited)

Maggie Smith

Party Guest (uncredited)

Carol White

Elizabeth's Friend (uncredited)

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