The Cricket on the Hearth (1923)

The story is of the life of John and Dot, and of the trust that is shaken but restored through the singing of a cricket.

Director:

Lorimer Johnston

Writers:

Caroline Frances Cooke, Charles Dickens (story)

Stars:

Josef Swickard, Fritzi Ridgeway, Paul Gerson

Cast

Cast overview:
Josef Swickard	...	Caleb Plummer
Fritzi Ridgeway	...	Bertha Plummer
Paul Gerson	...	John Perrybingle
Virginia Brown Faire	...	Dot Marley
Paul Moore	...	Edward Plummer
Lorimer Johnston	...	Josiah Tackleton
Margaret Landis	...	May Fielding
Joan Standing	...	Tillie Slowboy

Storyline

The story is of the life of John and Dot, and of the trust that is shaken but restored through the singing of a cricket.

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Plot Keywords:

domestic | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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User Reviews

Very few films have been made of this Charles Dickens Classic

This is a rare, old, & wonderful film. The condition of the film is in very good condition considering the age I would suspect, but if you love the work of Charles Dickens combined with the extremely rare silent films that are available on home video you too might consider it a lost treasure.

"To find a cricket on the hearth is the luckiest thing of all" C.D.

"Chirp the First - The Kettle began it. Don't tell me what Mrs. Peerybingle said. I know better." I wonder who is right.. Mr. P. or Mrs. P.?

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

None

Release Date:

11 August 1923 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paul Gerson Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White