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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.

Reception

The New York Times called it "superb".

1960 Production

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

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. 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.

External links

• 1956 production at BFI
• Cradle Song at the TCM Movie Database
• Cradle Song at IMDb

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