Cradle Song
“A New Star To Thrill 10 Million Hearts!”
Synopsis
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
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Dorothea Wieck
Joanna
Evelyn Venable
Teresa
Guy Standing
Doctor
Louise Dresser
Prioress
Kent Taylor
Antonio
Gertrude Michael
Marcella
Bonita Granville
Carmen (uncredited)
Georgia Caine
Vicaress
Dickie Moore
Alberto
Nydia Westman
Sister Sagrario
Gail Patrick
Sister Maria Lucia
Marion Ballou
Sister Ines
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
Mistress of Novices
Howard Lang
Mayor
Diane Sinclair
Christina
Mischa Auer
Village Priest
David Durand
Tomas
Gertrude Norman
Tornera / Doorkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregorio Martínez Sierra, Robert Sparks, Frank Partos, Marc Connelly
- Original Score
- Ralph Rainger, W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Cradle Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Leisen
Gregorio Martínez Sierra, Robert Sparks, Frank Partos, Marc Connelly
Ralph Rainger, W. Franke Harling
Charles Lang
Anne Bauchens
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Producer
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Robert Sparks
Writer
Frank Partos
Writer
Marc Connelly
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cradle Song.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cradle Song
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cradle Song about?
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?
Who directed Cradle Song?
Cradle Song was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Who stars in Cradle Song?
The principal cast of Cradle Song includes Dorothea Wieck, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing, Louise Dresser, Kent Taylor.
When was Cradle Song released and how long is it?
Cradle Song was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Cradle Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cradle Song was composed by Ralph Rainger, W. Franke Harling.