The Empty Cradle
Synopsis
Disowned by her family for marrying beneath her class, Alice Larkin lives in a modest home with her husband, John, and their children. Meanwhile, wealthy Ethel Lewis is separated from her husband, Robert, because she refuses to have children. On Ethel's behalf, a lawyer offers Alice $50,000 in exchange for the adoption of her youngest child, Louise. After Alice reluctantly accepts, Ethel presents the child to Robert as their own. Alice visits the Lewis home frequently, rekindling Robert's long-dormant romantic feelings for her. John is consumed with jealousy and attempts to shoot Robert, but accidentally hits Louise. Alice then awakens to find that it was a horrible dream. She refuses the lawyer's offer just as her Aunt Martha enters with apologies and Christmas presents.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burton L. King
- Screenplay & Story
- Leota Morgan
- Original Title
- The Empty Cradle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- State Pictures, Truart Film Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burton L. King
Leota Morgan
Burton L. King
Department Leadership Roster
Burton L. King
Director
Leota Morgan
Writer
Burton L. King
Producer
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What is The Empty Cradle about?
Disowned by her family for marrying beneath her class, Alice Larkin lives in a modest home with her husband, John, and their children. Meanwhile, wealthy Ethel Lewis is separated from her husband, Robert, because she refuses to have children. On Ethel's behalf, a lawyer offers Alice $50,000 in exchange for the adoption of her youngest child, Louise. After Alice reluctantly accepts, Ethel presents the child to Robert as their own. Alice visits the Lewis home frequently, rekindling Robert's long-dormant romantic feelings for her. John is consumed with jealousy and attempts to shoot Robert, but accidentally hits Louise. Alice then awakens to find that it was a horrible dream. She refuses the lawyer's offer just as her Aunt Martha enters with apologies and Christmas presents.
Who directed The Empty Cradle?
The Empty Cradle was directed by Burton L. King.
Who stars in The Empty Cradle?
The principal cast of The Empty Cradle includes Mary Alden, Harry T. Morey, Mickey Bennett, Edward Quinn, Helen Rowland.
When was The Empty Cradle released and how long is it?
The Empty Cradle was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.