Cricket on the Hearth
Synopsis
Tells of Caleb Plummer, his son Edward and blind daughter Bertha, and rivalry over neighbour May Fielding. May's friend Dot weds John Peerybingle; they find a lucky cricket in their cottage. A mortgage and house on fire figure in the story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorimer Johnston
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Frances Cooke, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- Cricket on the Hearth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paul Gerson Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorimer Johnston
Caroline Frances Cooke, Charles Dickens
Roland Price
Paul Gerson
Department Leadership Roster
Lorimer Johnston
Director
Paul Gerson
Producer
Roland Price
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cricket on the Hearth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cricket on the Hearth about?
Tells of Caleb Plummer, his son Edward and blind daughter Bertha, and rivalry over neighbour May Fielding. May's friend Dot weds John Peerybingle; they find a lucky cricket in their cottage. A mortgage and house on fire figure in the story.
Who directed Cricket on the Hearth?
Cricket on the Hearth was directed by Lorimer Johnston.
Who stars in Cricket on the Hearth?
The principal cast of Cricket on the Hearth includes Josef Swickard, Fritzi Ridgeway, Virginia Brown Faire, Lorimer Johnston, Margaret Landis.
When was Cricket on the Hearth released and how long is it?
Cricket on the Hearth was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.