A Child Went Forth (1942)

National Association of Nursery Educators
Narrated by:
 Lloyd Gough
Directed by: Joseph Losey

Synopsis: A visit to a summer farm for children who are allowed to play and work without strict instruction.

Reality Cats: Cats are seen twice in this film. The first time a tuxedo kitten is seen playing with a piece of string with a paper tied to it being dangled by a little girl as a tabby kitten looks on.

A Child Went Forth - tuxedo kitten looking up with tabby kitten behind

A Child Went Forth - tuxedo kitten looking up with tabby kitten behind

A Child Went Forth - tuxedo kitten and tabby kitten looking up

The tuxedo kitten is then shown chasing the string and paper as the girl drags it in the grass.

A Child Went Forth - tuxedo kitten chasing string pulled by little girl

A Child Went Forth - tuxedo kitten chasing string pulled by little girl

Later nap time is shown. The tabby kitten is shown yawning and then plays with a string dangled by a girl.

A Child Went Forth - tabby kitten yawning

A Child Went Forth - tabby kitten on bed

A Child Went Forth - tabby kitten playing with string on bed

Final Mewsings: Where do the animals go to get a vacation from the kids?


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