Cradle Song

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The only filmed English version of Gregorio Martinez Sierra's classic Spanish play.

In Spain, a baby girl is left in the rotating door of a convent, and Sister Joanna instantly takes to her. Although Mother Superior is against keeping the baby, when the nuns' doctor offers to adopt her, the convent agrees to raise her and she brings new life to the convent.

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Keywords
  • mother superior
  • abbess
  • motherhood
  • abandoned child
  • older woman younger woman relationship
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Nov 18, 1933
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Passed
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Paramount Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 16m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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