"The Children Must Learn"

Fascinating little covering circa 1940 views of nutrition, education and rural poverty.




Two of the comments were worth noting

Reviewer: roncox -  - September 8, 2011
Subject: My sister and her family
This film is of my sister Nellie and her family. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lynch with their children, Norma Doris, Winnona and Harold D.. The couple on the porch is Marion's parents Dudley P. and Mary Lynch. This is the Lynchtown School at Drip Rock KY.

Reviewer: juanita lynch -  - September 5, 2011
Subject: My Family
Despite the economic hardships of the era in which they lived, my parents, Marion and Nellie Lynch were hard working, honest people who always had a sense of dignity and pride which they passed on to all their children. This documentary is very special and I am so thankful to have them as my parents. Thank you to all who have made this possible.

Fans of classic films like the Hustler may also recognize the voice of the narrator, Myron McCormick.


Children Must Learn, The
by Educational Film Institute of New York University and Documentary Film Productions, Inc.

Published 1940
Usage Public Domain
Topics Education, Appalachia, Rural America


Educating the children of Appalachia.
Director: Willard Van Dyke.
Script: Spencer Pollard.
Photography: Bob Churchill.
Narration: Myron McCormick.
Editor: Irving Lerner.
Music: Fred Stewart.


Run time 12:34
Producer Educational Film Institute of New York University and Documentary Film Productions, Inc.
Sponsor Sloan (Alfred P.) Foundation