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Cast
Joan Marsh
as Marion Worthington
Robert Frazer
as John Worthington
Natalie Moorhead
as Edith Worthington
Glen Boles
as Fred Worthington
Claudia Dell
as Gayle Adams
Niles Welch
as Thomas Scott
Barbara Pepper
as Elsie Ford
Wilson Benge
as Bates - the Butler
Mary MacLaren
as Gertrude - the Governess
Sonny Bupp
as Little Freddy Worthington
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1936
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime, Family
Votes2
DirectorWalter Shumway
WritersWalter Shumway
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhat Becomes of the Children?
About What Becomes of the Children?
Get ready for a roller-coaster trip of emotion with this campy collection from the golden age of Hollywood! Originally intended to warn America's youth of the perils of drugs, sex, and alcohol, these outlandish and unintentionally hilarious tales have heartache, tragedy, crime, and even insanity, lurking around every corner!
Directed by Walter Shumway, What Becomes of the Children? leans on a strong ensemble — Joan Marsh, Robert Frazer, Natalie Moorhead — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1936.
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