Cradle Song (1960 film)

"Cradle Song (1960 film)"
Hallmark Hall of Fame episode
Directed by	George Schaefer
Original air date	1960 (1960)
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"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

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
• Siobhán McKenna as Sister Joanna of the Cross
• Barry Jones as The Doctor
• Anthony Franciosa as Antonio

References

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. "Dame Judith Stars in Two Dramas Tonight: Dame Judith Has 2 Roles". Los Angeles Times . April 10, 1960. p. O3.
5. 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
• Cradle Song at IMDb