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Cradle Song (1960 film)

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Cradle Song is a 1960 American TV film for the Hallmark Hall of Fame directed by George Schaefer.

Plot

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An infant is reared by nuns in a convent.

Cast

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  • Maurice Evans
  • Judith Anderson
  • Siobhán McKenna

Production

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

Reception

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

1960 Production

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

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Dame Judith Stars in Two Dramas Tonight: Dame Judith Has 2 Roles". Los Angeles Times. Apr 10, 1960. p. O3.
  5. ^ J.P.S. (Apr 11, 1960). "A New 'Cradle Song'". New York Times. p. 63.
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