Movie

The Birth of a Baby

“The greatest event of your life! Before your very eyes.”

★ 10.0(1)19381h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Al Christie
Release date: 1938-05-14
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Budget: $43,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Committee on Maternal Welfare Inc.

About The Birth of a Baby

The Birth of a Baby is a 1938 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Al Christie, starring Eleanore King, Dick Gordon and Ruth Matteson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Birth of a Baby in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mrs. Burgess explains menstruation to her teen-aged daughter by showing her diagrams in a medical book. Her daughter-in-law Mary then tells Mrs. Burgess that she wishes that she, too, knew more about her body. She also reveals that she may be expecting a baby and is apprehensive about her safety and the changes that a new baby will bring to her life.

Cast

Eleanore King

Mary Burgess

Dick Gordon

Dr. Wilson (as Richard Gordon)

Ruth Matteson

Julia Norton

Josephine Dunn

Mrs. Bromley

William Post Jr.

John Burgess

Frederica Going

Mrs. Perry

Helen Hawley

Mrs. Burgess

Kathleen Comegys

Mrs. Wilson

Robert Ober

Mr. Case

Edith Gresham

Mrs. Case

Walter Gilbert

Mr. Perry

Themes & keywords

babypregnancyexploitationhospitaldoctordocudramabirthreenactmentlectureexpectant fatherexpectant motherpregnant wifehome birthgiving birthchildbirth

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Birth of a Baby in Switzerland?+

The Birth of a Baby is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Birth of a Baby on Netflix?+

The Birth of a Baby is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Birth of a Baby?+

The Birth of a Baby has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in The Birth of a Baby?+

The Birth of a Baby stars Eleanore King, Dick Gordon, Ruth Matteson, Josephine Dunn and William Post Jr..

When did The Birth of a Baby come out?+

The Birth of a Baby is a 1938 movie directed by Al Christie.

What genre is The Birth of a Baby?+

The Birth of a Baby is Drama film.

Who directed The Birth of a Baby?+

The Birth of a Baby was directed by Al Christie.