"Hallmark Hall of Fame" Love Is Never Silent (1985)

Director:

Joseph Sargent

Writers:

Darlene Craviotto (writer)
Joanne Greenberg (novel)

TV Series:

"Hallmark Hall of Fame" (1951)

Original Air Date:

9 December 1985 (Season 35, Episode 1)

Plot:

A young woman struggles with her own need for independence and the obligation she feels for her deaf parents in this depression-era drama...

Plot Keywords:

Deaf Parent | Marriage | Guilt | Deaf | Great Depression

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Mare Winningham	...	Margaret Ryder
Cloris Leachman	...	Mrs. Anglin
Sid Caesar	...	Mr. Petrakis
Phyllis Frelich	...	Janice Ryder
Ed Waterstreet	...	Abel Ryder
Fredric Lehne	...	William Anglin
Mark Hildreth	...	Bradley Ryder
Lou Fant	...	Reverend Maartens
Julianna Field	...	Barbara (as Julianna Fjeld)
Jeremy Christall	...	Marshall Anglin
Stephen E. Miller	...	Driver
Alex Diakun	...	Funeral Director
Greg Hayes	...	Neil Switzer
Frank C. Turner	...	Mr. Frank
Ted Stidder	...	Doctor

David Winters	...	Jacques
Selena Royle	...	Cast Member 1951-1952

Runtime:

USA:100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Trivia:

Ed Waterstreet, Phyllis Frelich and Lou Fant are veteran actors from, and founding members of, the National Theater of the Deaf.

very good

I was watching the show that came on before this movie did. I didn't really pay much attention to the first few minutes, but I looked up and young Maggie was signing. I was excited since I am taking ASL in school. I was excited because I could understand most of what they were saying. It was not only good learning experience for me, but it was a beautifully made movie. Wonderful cast, director, and believable acting. I hope my teacher will show this in class! :)