The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Name: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Genre: Drama
Released: 1917
Rating: 66.16666666666666
Cast: Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber, Priscilla Dean, Wedgwood Nowell, Evelyn Selbie

1917·Movie

1h 0min

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A doctor's wife is arrested for educating impoverished women about birth control.

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Genres: Film Noir Psychological Thriller Gothic Drama
Mood: DarkUnsettlingSuspensefulTenseOminous
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
ObsessionBetrayalTrust IssuesManipulationRevenge
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Domestic AbuseDouble LifeUncovering A Secret PastUnsuspecting VictimsDomestic IntriguePsychological ManipulationGaslightingRevenge Scheme
Pacing: UnpredictableBuilding Suspense
Narrative: FlashbacksUnreliable Narrator
Dialog: Inner MonologueSarcastic Remarks
Character Types: VictimMastermindFemme Fatale
Time: Past Era
Place: Suburban NeighborhoodVictorian Mansion
Cinematic Style: High Contrast LightingShadow PlayFilm Noir AestheticsDutch Angles
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesVictorian Sets

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Crew

Directed by:

Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber, Allen G. Siegler

Written by:

Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley

Produced by:

Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley

Cast

Phillips Smalley

Dr. Broome

Lois Weber

Mrs. Broome

Priscilla Dean

Mrs. Graham

Wedgwood Nowell

Mr. Graham

Evelyn Selbie

Sarah

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