Big Henry and the polka dot kid (Edited Version)

Series: Learning to be Human Series

Duration: 0:33:00

Year Published: 1976

Creator: Learning Corporation of America

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Presents the story of Luke Baldwin, a 10-year-old orphan, who goes to a small rural community to live with his Uncle Henry, a severely pragmatic man. Shows how the boy's love for an old, blind dog leads to a conflict with his uncle, who feels the animal is impractical to keep. Records how, with the aid of Edwina, a free-spirited neighbor, Luke learns to understand his uncle and devise a "practical" solution for keeping his dog. Features Estelle Parsons, Ned Beatty, and Chris Barnes. Based on Luke Baldwin's Vow, a short story by Morley Callaghan.

Complete Record: , Presents the story of Luke Baldwin, a 10-year-old orphan, who goes to a small rural community to live with his Uncle Henry, a severely pragmatic man. Shows how the boy's love for an old, blind dog leads to a conflict with his uncle, who feels the animal is impractical to keep. Records how, with the aid of Edwina, a free-spirited neighbor, Luke learns to understand his uncle and devise a "practical" solution for keeping his dog. Features Estelle Parsons, Ned Beatty, and Chris Barnes. Based on Luke Baldwin's Vow, a short story by Morley Callaghan.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.