Cradle Song is a 1960 American TV film for the Hallmark Hall of Fame directed by George Schaefer.
Plot edit
An infant is reared by nuns in a convent.
Cast edit
- Maurice Evans
- Judith Anderson
- Siobhán McKenna
Production edit
Helen Hayes was going to star but had to pull out when her husband fell ill.[1][2]
Reception edit
The New York Times called it "superb".[3]
1960 Production edit
The play was filmed again in 1960 with the same director and many of the same cast.[4][5]
Cast edit
- 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 edit
- ^ VAL ADAMS (Aug 17, 1959). "TV'S 'CRADLE SONG' WILL BE REPEATED: Judith Anderson, Siobhan McKenna and Helen Hayes to Star on April 10". New York Times. p. 47.
- ^ J. P. SHANLEY (May 6, 1956). "JUDITH ANDERSON: TV Fans 'Found' Star On a Panel Quiz Show Natural Scope Military". New York Times. p. 139.
- ^ JACK GOULD (May 7, 1956). "TV: 'Cradle Song' Is a Stirring Story: Maurice Evans Offers Superb Production 'This Happy Breed' Off to the Races". New York Times. p. 53.
- ^ "Dame Judith Stars in Two Dramas Tonight: Dame Judith Has 2 Roles". Los Angeles Times. Apr 10, 1960. p. O3.
- ^ J.P.S. (Apr 11, 1960). "A New 'Cradle Song'". New York Times. p. 63.
External links edit
- 1956 production at BFI
- Cradle Song at the TCM Movie Database
- Cradle Song at IMDb
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