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The Cricket on the Hearth
🎬 Movie

The Cricket on the Hearth

1923 · 82 min Comedy Drama Romance

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Cricket on the Hearth is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1923. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Josef Swickard

Josef Swickard

Caleb Plummer

Fritzi Ridgeway

Fritzi Ridgeway

Bertha Plummer

Virginia Brown Faire

Virginia Brown Faire

Dot Marley

Lorimer Johnston

Lorimer Johnston

Josiah Tackleton

Margaret Landis

Margaret Landis

May Fielding

Joan Standing

Joan Standing

Tillie Slowboy

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Paul Gerson

John Peerybingle

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Paul Moore

Edward Plummer

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