A Desk for Billie is an educational American film released by the National Education Association in 1956.[2]
| A Desk for Billie | |
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| Directed by | Irving Rusinow |
| Produced by | Agrafilms for National Education Association |
| Music by | William Bergsma[1] |
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Running time | 57 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It is based on the story of Billie Davis, who grew up in a migrant family, and how she found educational opportunities. Davis' story first came to public light when her story I Was a Hobo Kid appeared in the Saturday Evening Post in December 1952.[3][4]
It was directed by Irving Rusinow, whose other films included Skippy and the Three R's and Freedom to Learn.[5][6] The film won a Golden Reel Award in the Education category at the Fourth Annual American Film Assembly.[4][7]