Thursday's Children (1954) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
What is Thursday's Children about?
Thursday's Children is a documentary. Won the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Short of 1954. The subject deals with the children at The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate, Kent. The hearing-handicapped children are shown painstakingly learning what words are through exercises and games, practicing lip-reading and finally speech. Richard Burton's calm and sometimes-poetic narration adds to the heartwarming cheerfulness and courage of the children. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with British Film Institute in 2005.
When was Thursday's Children released?
Thursday's Children was released in 1954.
How long is Thursday's Children?
Thursday's Children has a runtime of 21 minutes.
What genre is Thursday's Children?
Thursday's Children is classified as History, Arts.
What topics does Thursday's Children cover?
Thursday's Children explores topics including disability, education, childhood.