Orphan Train
Brief Synopsis
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In this dramatization of a little publicized episode in American history, dedicated social worker Eichhorn organizes a train trip for a group of slum orphans in 1894, taking them from New York City to the Midwest in search of new families and new lives. This fictionalized account covers the first of
Cast & Crew
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William Graham
Director
Jill Eikenberry
Emma Symms
Kevin Dobson
Frank Carlin
Linda Manz
Sarah
Graham Fletcher-cook
Liverpool
Melissa Michaelsen
J P
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1979
Production Company
CBS Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
3h
Synopsis
In this dramatization of a little publicized episode in American history, dedicated social worker Eichhorn organizes a train trip for a group of slum orphans in 1894, taking them from New York City to the Midwest in search of new families and new lives. This fictionalized account covers the first of hundreds of orphan trains sponsored by what was to evolve as the Children's Aid Society of New York. Production designer Jan Scott and set decorator Bill Harp received Emmy Award nominations for their contributions.
Director
William Graham
Director
Cast
Jill Eikenberry
Emma Symms
Kevin Dobson
Frank Carlin
Linda Manz
Sarah
Graham Fletcher-cook
Liverpool
Melissa Michaelsen
J P
Glenn Close
Jessica
Morgan Farley
Mr Mcgarrity
Severn Darden
Mr Barrington
Charlie Fields
Mouse
Peter Neuman
Ben
John Femia
Tony
Sarah Inglis
Annie
Andreas Manske
Dutch
Scott Rogers
Bruce
Justine Johnston
Mrs Comstock
Crew
Paul Cameron
Production Executive
Thomas Causey
Sound Mixer
Tony Converse
Executive Producer
Roger Gimbel
Executive Producer
Bill Harp
Set Decorator
Millard Lampell
Screenwriter
Terry K Meade
Director Of Photography
Dorothea G Petrie
From Story
Dorothea G Petrie
Producer
Marian Rees
Executive Producer
Laurence Rosenthal
Music
Jan Scott
Production Designer
Aaron Stell
Editor
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1979
Production Company
CBS Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
3h
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Aired in United States December 22, 1979
