Orphan Train

A dedicated social worker organizes a train trip for a group of slum orphans in 1894, taking them from New York City to the Midwest in search of new families and new lives.

Cast

Jill Eikenberry

as Emma Symms

Kevin Dobson

as Frank Carlin

Linda Manz

as Sarah

Graham Fletcher-Cook

as Liverpool

Melissa Michaelsen

as J.P.

Glenn Close

as Jessica

Morgan Farley

as Mr. McGarrity

Severn Darden

as Mr. Barrington

Charles Fields

as Mouse

Peter Neuman

as Ben

Reviews

liquidsnakemi

I Absolutely Love This Rare film. It is very educational. It shows the origin of foster care in Western countries....

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