Movie

Cradle of Genius

★ 10.0(1)196025m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Rotha
Release date: 1960-11-11
Runtime: 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Plough Productions

About Cradle of Genius

Cradle of Genius is a 1960 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Paul Rotha, starring Frank O'Connor, Eileen Crowe and Maureen Delany. It has a runtime of 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cradle of Genius in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Cast

Frank O'Connor

Self - Narrator (voice)

Eileen Crowe

Self

Maureen Delany

Self

Barry Fitzgerald

Self

Siobhán McKenna

Self

Sean O'Casey

Self

Cyril Cusack

Self

Denis O'Dea

Self

Eithne Dunne

Self

Padraic Colum

Self

Ria Mooney

Self

Shelah Richards

Self

Themes & keywords

short filmtheatre

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cradle of Genius in Canada?+

Cradle of Genius is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Cradle of Genius on Netflix?+

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How long is Cradle of Genius?+

Cradle of Genius has a runtime of 25 minutes (25 minutes).

Who stars in Cradle of Genius?+

Cradle of Genius stars Frank O'Connor, Eileen Crowe, Maureen Delany, Barry Fitzgerald and Siobhán McKenna.

When did Cradle of Genius come out?+

Cradle of Genius is a 1960 movie directed by Paul Rotha.

What genre is Cradle of Genius?+

Cradle of Genius is Documentary film.

Who directed Cradle of Genius?+

Cradle of Genius was directed by Paul Rotha.