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]
Cast
- Judith Anderson as The Prioress
- Evelyn Varden as The Vicaress
- Siobhan McKenna as Sister Joanna of the Cross
- Barry Jones as The Doctor
- Anthony Franciosa as Antonio
References
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- A New 'Cradle Song' J.P.S.. New York Times 11 Apr 1960: 63.
External links
- 1956 production at BFI
- 1956 production at TCMDB
- 1960 production at IMDb
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