Associate producer: A.E. Hardman. Producer: Ivor McLaren. A Peak Film Production, made at London Studios, Isleworth. Copyright 19 November 1948 by Coronet Productions, Inc. Presented by Charles Buddy Rogers and Ralph Cohn. U.S. release through United Artists: 19 November 1948. No recorded New York opening. U.K. release through British Lion: March 1947. Australian release through 20th Century-Fox: 9 September 1948. 7,548 feet. 83 minutes.
SYNOPSIS: The plight of a war orphan in the Swiss Alps and the difficulties of his benefactress in effecting his adoption. - Copyright entry.
NOTES: Number 50 at British ticket-windows for 1947.
COMMENT: Despite extensive location filming, and its promising title, "White Cradle Inn" emerges as a rather mediocre picture. Aimed firmly at the women's market, the plot is carried forward in dull dialogue scenes.
True, all the players try ably to render realistic characterizations, but they can make little impression with the one-dimensional cardboard cut-outs the script hands them. Harold French's dull, routine direction also offers no help. Only the climactic scene itself makes any impact - despite its unconvincing resolution.
SYNOPSIS: The plight of a war orphan in the Swiss Alps and the difficulties of his benefactress in effecting his adoption. - Copyright entry.
NOTES: Number 50 at British ticket-windows for 1947.
COMMENT: Despite extensive location filming, and its promising title, "White Cradle Inn" emerges as a rather mediocre picture. Aimed firmly at the women's market, the plot is carried forward in dull dialogue scenes.
True, all the players try ably to render realistic characterizations, but they can make little impression with the one-dimensional cardboard cut-outs the script hands them. Harold French's dull, routine direction also offers no help. Only the climactic scene itself makes any impact - despite its unconvincing resolution.