Cradle Song (1960 film)
| "Cradle Song (1960 film)" | |
|---|---|
| Hallmark Hall of Fame episode | |
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Original air date | 1960 |
"Cradle Song" is a 1960 American TV film for the Hallmark Hall of Fame directed by George Schaefer.
Plot
An infant is reared by nuns in a convent.
Cast
- Maurice Evans
- Judith Anderson
- Siobhán McKenna
- Geoffrey Horne[1]
Production
Helen Hayes was going to star but had to pull out when her husband fell ill.[2][3]
Reception
The New York Times called it "superb".[4]
1960 production
The play was filmed again in 1960 with the same director and many of the same cast.[5][6]
Cast
- Judith Anderson as The Prioress
- Evelyn Varden as The Vicaress
- Siobhán McKenna as Sister Joanna of the Cross
- Barry Jones as The Doctor
- Anthony Franciosa as Antonio
References
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (February 21, 2026). "Not Quite Movie Stars: Geoffrey Horne". Filmink. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ ADAMS, VAL (August 17, 1959). "TV'S 'CRADLE SONG' WILL BE REPEATED: Judith Anderson, Siobhan McKenna and Helen Hayes to Star on April 10". The New York Times. p. 47.
- ^ SHANLEY, J. P. (May 6, 1956). "JUDITH ANDERSON: TV Fans 'Found' Star On a Panel Quiz Show Natural Scope Military". The New York Times. p. 139.
- ^ GOULD, JACK (May 7, 1956). "TV: 'Cradle Song' Is a Stirring Story: Maurice Evans Offers Superb Production 'This Happy Breed' Off to the Races". The New York Times. p. 53.
- ^ "Dame Judith Stars in Two Dramas Tonight: Dame Judith Has 2 Roles". Los Angeles Times. April 10, 1960. p. O3.
- ^ J.P.S. (April 11, 1960). "A New 'Cradle Song'". The New York Times. p. 63.
External links
- 1956 production at BFI
- Cradle Song at the TCM Movie Database (archived version)
- Cradle Song at IMDb