Big Henry and the polka dot kid

Presents an adaptation of the novel ‘Luke Baldwin’s Vow’ by Morley Callaghan, about a ten year old orphan boy who goes to live with his aunt and uncle in rural Canada. Shows how the boy’s love for an old blind dog leads to conflict with his uncle who feels that the animal is impractical to keep.

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Credits

director

Richard Marquand

producer

Linda Gottlieb

production company

Learning Corporation of America

Duration

00:33:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

506130

Language

English

Subject categories

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Literature → Children's literature

Literature → Literature

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1976

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