Cradle of Genius
Synopsis
Longtime playwrights and performers of the Abbey Theatre share colourful reminiscences of the national institution founded by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1904. Oscar Nominee: Best Documentary Short
Top Cast
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Eileen Crowe
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Maureen Delany
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Barry Fitzgerald
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Siobhán McKenna
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Sean O'Casey
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Cyril Cusack
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Denis O'Dea
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Eithne Dunne
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Padraic Colum
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Ria Mooney
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Shelah Richards
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May Craig
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Gabriel Fallon
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Harry Brogan
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Eric Gorman
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Seaghan Barlow
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinematheque Francaise, Paris - accompanying Mise Eire
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Rotha
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank O'Connor
- Original Score
- Gerard Victory
- Original Title
- Cradle of Genius
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Plough Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Rotha
Frank O'Connor
Gerard Victory
Wolfgang Suschitzky
William Freeman
Tom Hayes, Jim O'Connor
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Hayes
Producer
Jim O'Connor
Producer
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Gerard Victory
Original Music Composer
Frank O'Connor
Writer
Tony Inglis
Production Design
William Freeman
Editor
Paul Rotha
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cradle of Genius
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What is Cradle of Genius about?
Longtime playwrights and performers of the Abbey Theatre share colourful reminiscences of the national institution founded by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1904. Oscar Nominee: Best Documentary Short
Who directed Cradle of Genius?
Cradle of Genius was directed by Paul Rotha.
Who stars in Cradle of Genius?
The principal cast of Cradle of Genius includes Frank O'Connor, Eileen Crowe, Maureen Delany, Barry Fitzgerald, Siobhán McKenna.
When was Cradle of Genius released and how long is it?
Cradle of Genius was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Cradle of Genius?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cradle of Genius was composed by Gerard Victory.