The Cricket on the Hearth(1923)
The Cricket on the Hearth Synopsis
Tells of Caleb Plummer, his son Edward and blind daughter Bertha, and rivalry over neighbor May Fielding. May's friend Dot weds John Peerybingle; they find a lucky cricket in their cottage. A mortgage and house on fire figure in the story.
The Cricket on the Hearth (1923) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lorimer Johnston, released on August 11, 1923 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Josef Swickard, Fritzi Ridgeway, Virginia Brown Faire and Lorimer Johnston. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Lorimer Johnston
- Writers:
- Caroline Frances Cooke, Charles Dickens
- Producers:
- Paul Gerson
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Price
- Production:
- Paul Gerson Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Cricket on the Hearth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Josef Swickard
as Caleb Plummer
Fritzi Ridgeway
as Bertha Plummer
Virginia Brown Faire
as Dot Marley
Lorimer Johnston
as Josiah Tackleton
Margaret Landis
as May Fielding
Joan Standing
as Tillie Slowboy
- Paul Gerson
Paul Gerson
as John Peerybingle
- Paul Moore
Paul Moore
as Edward Plummer
Key crew
Directed by Lorimer Johnston, written by Caroline Frances Cooke and Charles Dickens, produced by Paul Gerson.
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The Cricket on the Hearth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Cricket on the Hearth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cricket on the Hearth?
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The main cast of The Cricket on the Hearth (1923) includes Josef Swickard, Fritzi Ridgeway, Virginia Brown Faire, Lorimer Johnston and Margaret Landis. The film was directed by Lorimer Johnston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cricket on the Hearth released?
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The Cricket on the Hearth was released on August 11, 1923 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Cricket on the Hearth worth watching?
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The Cricket on the Hearth (1923) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.