About A Child Is Waiting
- Released on February 13, 1963
Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of a state institution for intellectually disabled children. Jean Hansen, a former music teacher anxious to give her life some meaning, joins the staff of the hospital. Jean, who tries to shelter the children with her love, suspiciously regards Dr. Clark's stern training methods. She becomes emotionally involved with 12-year-old Reuben Widdicombe, who has been abandoned by his divorced parents.
Full Cast of A Child Is Waiting
Burt Lancaster plays Matthew Clark
Judy Garland plays Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands plays Sophie Widdicombe Benham
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Paul Stewart plays Goodman
Gloria McGehee plays Mattie
Lawrence Tierney plays Douglas Benham
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John Marley plays Holland
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Elizabeth Wilson plays Miss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper plays Miss Brown (uncredited)
Juanita Moore plays Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Mario Gallo plays Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Fred Draper plays Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Jim Backus plays Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Brian Corcoran plays Lewis (uncredited)
Butch Patrick plays Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
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