A Child Is Waiting

FavoritedFavorite 0
EDIT

Movie Summary

Director:
—
Release Year:
Unknown
Duration:
—
Rating:
—
A Child Is Waiting is the story of Jean Hansen (Judy Garland), a former aspiring concert pianist who joins the staff of Crawthorne State Mental Hospital as the music teacher. From the very start, she finds herself clashing with the director of the facility, Dr. Matthew Clark (Burt Lancaster), because of his tough love policy for students and teachers alike. Soon after her arrival, Jean develops an emotional attachment to a particular student, a twelve-year-old boy by the name of Reuben Widdicombe (Bruce Ritchey). She becomes convinced that this mentally disadvantaged child's attitude could be improved by a visit from his parents: they have not visited since enrolling him at the school. The Widdicombe marriage ended in divorce after placing their son at the school. Later, Jean is working with the students to put on a Thanksgiving pageant in which Reuben has a part. Reuben's father, Ted (Steven Hill), appears shortly before the Thanksgiving festivities having decided to enroll Reuben in a private school, but Ted gets to see his son recite a poem during the pageant, and his son's reaction to the applause of the audience. Having witnessed this, Ted decides to leave Reuben with Dr. Clark, thereby showing Jean how she may be of best service to her students.moreless
0.0
out of 10
Avg Rating: None
0 votes
  • Your Rating: 10
    "Perfect"
  • Your Rating: 9.5
    "Superb"
  • Your Rating: 9
    "Superb"
  • Your Rating: 8.5
    "Great"
  • Your Rating: 8
    "Great"
  • Your Rating: 7.5
    "Good"
  • Your Rating: 7
    "Good"
  • Your Rating: 6.5
    "Fair"
  • Your Rating: 6
    "Fair"
  • Your Rating: 5.5
    "Mediocre"
  • Your Rating: 5
    "Mediocre"
  • Your Rating: 4.5
    "Poor"
  • Your Rating: 4
    "Poor"
  • Your Rating: 3.5
    "Bad"
  • Your Rating: 3
    "Bad"
  • Your Rating: 2.5
    "Terrible"
  • Your Rating: 2
    "Terrible"
  • Your Rating: 1.5
    "Abysmal"
  • Your Rating: 1
    "Abysmal"
Rate Now!

Cast & Crew

See All EDIT

Watch Online

Netflix
Subscription

Fan Reviews (0)

    Post a review:

    • Your Rating: 10
      "Perfect"
    • Your Rating: 9.5
      "Superb"
    • Your Rating: 9
      "Superb"
    • Your Rating: 8.5
      "Great"
    • Your Rating: 8
      "Great"
    • Your Rating: 7.5
      "Good"
    • Your Rating: 7
      "Good"
    • Your Rating: 6.5
      "Fair"
    • Your Rating: 6
      "Fair"
    • Your Rating: 5.5
      "Mediocre"
    • Your Rating: 5
      "Mediocre"
    • Your Rating: 4.5
      "Poor"
    • Your Rating: 4
      "Poor"
    • Your Rating: 3.5
      "Bad"
    • Your Rating: 3
      "Bad"
    • Your Rating: 2.5
      "Terrible"
    • Your Rating: 2
      "Terrible"
    • Your Rating: 1.5
      "Abysmal"
    • Your Rating: 1
      "Abysmal"
    Rate Now!
    Post Review Cancel

    Related Shows & Movies

    Contributors

    Become a contributor

    Cast & Crew Also In

    More Info About This Movie

    Categories

    Drama

    Themes

    Classics, Social Issues

    TV.com Properties | Shows | Videos | News | Listings | Forums | People | Photos | TV.com Blog

    CBS Entertainment | About TV.com | About CBS Interactive | Jobs | Advertise

    © 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Ad Choice | Terms of Use