We Want a Child
"You see a baby born right before your very eyes!"
Originally released in 1949. We Want a Child is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr.. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jørgen Reenberg, Maria Garland, and Grethe Thordahl
Synopsis
Else and her husband want a child but Else can't have one following an abortion performed before she got married. When Jytte, her friend, a salesgirl who is the mistress of a married man, tells her she is pregnant, Else thinks she has worked things out: along with her husband she will adopt the unwanted child. But things turn out differently since Jytte decides to keep the newborn the moment she sets eyes on it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- ASA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Want a Child about?
Else and her husband want a child but Else can't have one following an abortion performed before she got married. When Jytte, her friend, a salesgirl who is the mistress of a married man, tells her...
Who directed We Want a Child?
We Want a Child was directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr..
How long is We Want a Child?
We Want a Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was We Want a Child released?
We Want a Child was released on September 5, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Want a Child?
The main cast of We Want a Child includes Jørgen Reenberg, Maria Garland, Grethe Thordahl, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Jeanne Darville.