Overview
Won the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Short of 1954. The subject deals with the children at The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate, Kent. The hearing-handicapped children are shown painstakingly learning what words are through exercises and games, practicing lip-reading and finally speech. Richard Burton's calm and sometimes-poetic narration adds to the heartwarming cheerfulness and courage of the children. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with British Film Institute in 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Thursday's Children?
Thursday's Children was directed by Lindsay AndersonGuy Brenton.
Where was Thursday's Children produced?
It was produced by companies including World Wide Pictures, Morse Films in United Kingdom.
Thursday's Children Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Thursday's Children wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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