Child Bride (1938) is an American drama directed by Harry Revier, produced as a social‑issue film intended to condemn the practice of child marriage in isolated rural communities. Set in the Ozarks, the story follows schoolteacher Miss Carol, who arrives in a remote mountain town and discovers that local men routinely marry underage girls. When a predatory older man targets a 12‑year‑old girl named Jennie, Carol fights to protect her and challenge the community’s harmful traditions.
The film is widely remembered today for its exploitation‑style marketing and for including scenes that are deeply inappropriate by modern standards, despite its stated reformist message.
Film Details
Year: 1938
Genre: Drama / Social‑Issue Film
Director: Harry Revier
Writer: Harry Revier
Produced by: Kroger Babb (roadshow distribution)
Starring: Shirley Mills, Angelo Rossitto, Bob Bollinger, Dorothy Carrol
Cinematography: Jack Greenhalgh
Edited by: Charles Henkel Jr.
Studio: Empire Pictures
Distributed by: Roadshow circuits (various)
Release Date: 1938
Runtime: 68 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
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