Movie
A Child Is Waiting
Released: February 13, 1963 (1963)
Runtime: 102 minutes
Genres: Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- John Marley as Holland
Age at release: 55
- Paul Stewart as Goodman
Age at release: 54
- Burt Lancaster as Matthew Clark
Age at release: 49
- Lawrence Tierney as Douglas Benham
Age at release: 43
- Gloria McGehee as Mattie
Age at release: 41
- Judy Garland as Jean Hansen
Age at release: 40
- Steven Hill as Ted Widdicombe
Age at release: 40
- Gena Rowlands as Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Age at release: 32
- Bruce Ritchey as Reuben Widdicombe
Age at release: 12
- Bill Mumy as Child
Age at release: 9
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- June Walker as Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)
Age at release: 62
- James Rawley as Jim (uncredited)
Age at release: 50
- Jim Backus as Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Age at release: 49
- Juanita Moore as Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Age at release: 48
- Barbara Pepper as Miss Brown (uncredited)
Age at release: 47
- Elizabeth Wilson as Miss Fogarty
Age at release: 41
- Mario Gallo as Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Age at release: 39
- Fred Draper as Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Age at release: 37
- Butch Patrick as Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
Age at release: 9
- Brian Corcoran as Lewis (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown