04 Oct 1941
Children of the World
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My American Cousin
"He was a charming runaway in a big, fancy car who dazzled me completely..."
Sandy Wilcox is a pre-teen girl in rural 1950s British Columbia whose longing to be treated as an adult is roused even further when her older American cousin, Butch Walker, comes for a visit.
Top Billed Cast
Margaret Langrick Sandy Wilcox
John Wildman Butch Walker
Richard Donat Major Wilcox
Jane Mortifee Kitty Wilcox
Camille Henderson Shirley Darling
Darsi Bailey Thelma
Allison Hale Lizzie
Samantha Jocelyn Sue
Babs Chula Dolly Walker
Terrence Moore Al Walker
Brent Severson Johnny Wilcox
Brian Hagel Danny Wilcox
Carter Dunham Eddie Wilcox
Julie Nevlud Ruth Wilcox
Alexis Peat Pixie Wilcox
Micki Maunsell Granny Wilcox
Ritchie Hobden Mucker
Linda Geggie Rosie Hardman
Nicola Cavendish Gladys Rutherford
Kitty Wilson Aunt Nell
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