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      Orphan Train

      1979 2h 36m History Drama List
      Reviews 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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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
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      2h 36m