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Child of Glass
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Child of Glass

1978-05-14 · 93 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Family · Fantasy · TV Movie · Horror · Adventure

Alexander Armsworth and his family move to an authentic antebellum mansion which once was owned by a river pirate. Alexander is drawn into a century-old mystery when he sees the ghost of a little girl and she asks for his help in finding the "child of glass" by reciting a riddle. He has only a day or two to solve the riddle...or be haunted for the rest of his life!

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Directors
John Erman
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara BarrieBarbara BarrieEmily Armsworth
Biff McGuireBiff McGuireJoe Armsworth
Anthony ZerbeAnthony ZerbeAmory Timmons
Nina FochNina FochAunt Lavinia Culp
Katy KurtzmanKaty KurtzmanBlossom Culp
Steve ShawSteve ShawAlexander Armsworth
Olivia BarashOlivia BarashInez Dumaine
Denise NickersonDenise NickersonConnie Sue Armsworth
Jack RaderJack RaderSheriff Muncey
Irene TedrowIrene TedrowMiss Merryweather
Lilyan ChauvinLilyan ChauvinMadame Dumaine
David HurstDavid HurstJacques Dumaine
Sue Ann GilfillanLudee Calhoun

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