The Bells of Cockaigne
Synopsis
An old warehouse worker dreams of saving enough money to return to his native Ireland, but it would seem unlikely. A young man who also works there is in a bad fix, he too has little money but his baby is sick and needs medicine he can't afford. He gambles with the dock workers and loses what little he had. Meanwhile, the old man discovers he has a valuable dollar with the winning serial number in a newspaper contest.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Sheldon
- Screenplay & Story
- George Lowther
- Original Title
- The Bells of Cockaigne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Sheldon
George Lowther
Hudson Faucett
Department Leadership Roster
Hudson Faucett
Producer
James Sheldon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bells of Cockaigne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bells of Cockaigne about?
An old warehouse worker dreams of saving enough money to return to his native Ireland, but it would seem unlikely. A young man who also works there is in a bad fix, he too has little money but his baby is sick and needs medicine he can't afford. He gambles with the dock workers and loses what little he had. Meanwhile, the old man discovers he has a valuable dollar with the winning serial number in a newspaper contest.
Who directed The Bells of Cockaigne?
The Bells of Cockaigne was directed by James Sheldon.
Who stars in The Bells of Cockaigne?
The principal cast of The Bells of Cockaigne includes Gene Lockhart, James Dean, Vaughn Taylor, Donalee Marans, John Dennis.
When was The Bells of Cockaigne released and how long is it?
The Bells of Cockaigne was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 30m.