A Cradle of Willow

A Cradle of Willow
Written byDorothy Wright
Directed byAlan Bromly
Music byDavid Ponsonby
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerMichael Barry
Running time75 mins
Production companyBBC
Original release
NetworkBBC
Release1952 (1952)

A Cradle of Willow is a 1952 British television play starring Stanley Baker in a small role. It was a version of the nativity play.[1]

Reception

The Guardian called it "a play of simple and powerful feeling."[2] Bolton News called it "beautiful and moving."[3] The Daily herald called it "a good effort".[4] The Observer called it "a rare and lovely thing."[5]

References

  1. ^ "Watching brief". The Sketch. 30 July 1952. p. 26.
  2. ^ "Television". The Guardian. 13 August 1952. p. 3.
  3. ^ "Television". The Bolton News. 6 August 1952. p. 3.
  4. ^ "Last night's viewing". Daily Herald. 6 August 1952. p. 3.
  5. ^ "Television". The Observer. 10 August 1952. p. 6.