The Empty Cradle (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1923, The Empty Cradle is a drama film directed by Burton L. King, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Empty Cradle stars Mary Alden as Alice Larkin, Harry T. Morey as John Larkin, Mickey Bennett as Buddy Larkin and Edward Quinn as Frankie Larkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Empty Cradle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Empty Cradle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Empty Cradle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Empty Cradle (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Empty Cradle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Empty Cradle worth watching?
- The Empty Cradle holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Empty Cradle?
- The Empty Cradle stars Mary Alden, Harry T. Morey, Mickey Bennett, Edward Quinn and Helen Rowland.
- When was The Empty Cradle released?
- The Empty Cradle was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.