Cradle Song (TV film)

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
  • Siobhan McKenna

Production

Helen Hayes was going to star but had to pull out when her husband fell ill.[1] [2]

Reception

The New York Times called it "superb".[3]

1960 Production

The play was filmed again in 1960 with the same director and many of the same cast.[4][5]

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References
  1. TV'S 'CRADLE SONG' WILL BE REPEATED: Judith Anderson, Siobhan McKenna and Helen Hayes to Star on April 10 By VAL ADAMS. New York Times 17 Aug 1959: 47.
  2. JUDITH ANDERSON: TV Fans 'Found' Star On a Panel Quiz Show Natural Scope Military By J. P. SHANLEY. New York Times 6 May 1956: 139.
  3. TV: 'Cradle Song' Is a Stirring Story: Maurice Evans Offers Superb Production 'This Happy Breed' Off to the Races By JACK GOULD. New York Times 7 May 1956: 53.
  4. Dame Judith Stars in Two Dramas Tonight: Dame Judith Has 2 Roles Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]10 Apr 1960: O3.
  5. A New 'Cradle Song' J.P.S.. New York Times 11 Apr 1960: 63.
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