
Cradle Song
Drama
Overview
In a deeply cloistered convent, nun Dorothea Wieck raises a foundling to be Evelyn Venable. But at 17, what if, guided by a kindly doctor, she sees the world and finds love?
Top Cast


Dorothea Wieck
Dorothea Wieck
Joanna
Dorothea Wieck
Joanna


Evelyn Venable
Evelyn Venable
Teresa
Evelyn Venable
Teresa


Guy Standing
Guy Standing
Doctor
Guy Standing
Doctor


Louise Dresser
Louise Dresser
Prioress
Louise Dresser
Prioress


Kent Taylor
Kent Taylor
Antonio
Kent Taylor
Antonio


Gertrude Michael
Gertrude Michael
Marcella
Gertrude Michael
Marcella


Bonita Granville
Bonita Granville
Carmen (uncredited)
Bonita Granville
Carmen (uncredited)


Georgia Caine
Georgia Caine
Vicaress
Georgia Caine
Vicaress


Dickie Moore
Dickie Moore
Alberto
Dickie Moore
Alberto


Nydia Westman
Nydia Westman
Sister Sagrario
Nydia Westman
Sister Sagrario
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