I saw this movie at a film festival about a month ago. Everyone seems shocked by the nudity, but I thought it was very tasteful. I totally agree it was not necessary to the storyline, and I'm trying to think of reasons why it was there. Although the actress was only 12, I think they were trying to personify her innocence. One comment I read said the girl was developed, and that is totally not true. I also think that a pubescent girl in 1938 was not considered "arousing". A full grown woman skinny dipping would have been out of the question. This movie is supposedly made (in the likeness of "Reefer Madness") to shock the public (as a public service). I found the movie very period and interesting (did you catch the "nigger in the woodpile" reference?), I have to admit being a softy and liking the happy ending.
Review of Child Bride
