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Orphan Train

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In 1854, the Children's Aid Society initiates a program to relocate thousands of New York's orphaned children to the homes of adoptive parents throughout the Midwest. Minister's daughter Emma Symms (Jill Eikenberry) looks after the first group of children as they travel by train across several states. They're also accompanied by journalist Frank Carlin (Kevin Dobson), who documents the journey and the various obstacles -- fire, a train wreck, disagreeable locals -- that slow it down.

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Audience Member I've loved this movie ever since I first saw it as a little kid when it first aired. It still has yet to be released digitally or on blu-ray, unfortunately! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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.

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Synopsis In 1854, the Children's Aid Society initiates a program to relocate thousands of New York's orphaned children to the homes of adoptive parents throughout the Midwest. Minister's daughter Emma Symms (Jill Eikenberry) looks after the first group of children as they travel by train across several states. They're also accompanied by journalist Frank Carlin (Kevin Dobson), who documents the journey and the various obstacles -- fire, a train wreck, disagreeable locals -- that slow it down.
Director
William Graham
Producer
Dorothea G. Petrie
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 36m