Cradle Song (1960 film) explained

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

External links

• 1956 production at BFI

Notes and References

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