Movie Description
The Empty Cradle
(1923)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Burton L. King
- Producer : Burton L. King
- Writer : Leota Morgan
- Cast : Mary Alden,Harry T. Morey,Mickey Bennett,Edward Quinn,Helen Rowland,Coit Albertson,Madeline La Varre,Ricca Allen,Marcia Harris
Cast
Alice Larkin
John Larkin
Buddy Larkin
Frankie Larkin
Baby Louise
Robert Lewis
Ethel Lewis
Martha Blake
Samantha Adams
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Facts
Original TitleThe Empty Cradle
Status Released
Release Information
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1923-05-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesState Pictures,Truart Film Co.
Genres
- Drama
