
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.
Directed by Cy Endfield, Child in the House leans on a strong ensemble — Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker — 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 1956.
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In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.
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