Cinematic background from A Child Is Waiting 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.

A Child Is Waiting

1963

Drama

Directors:

John Cassavetes

Writers:

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An old black and white photo of a woman looking at the camera

An old black and white photo of a woman looking at the camera

An old photo of a woman looking sad

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