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The Cricket on the Hearth

7.019231h 22mMovieComedyDramaRomance

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.

DirectorLorimer Johnston
ProducerPaul Gerson

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Cast · Directed by Lorimer Johnston

JSJosef Swickard
Josef Swickard
Caleb Plummer
FRFritzi Ridgeway
Fritzi Ridgeway
Bertha Plummer
VFVirginia Brown Faire
Virginia Brown Faire
Dot Marley
LJLorimer Johnston
Lorimer Johnston
Josiah Tackleton
MLMargaret Landis
Margaret Landis
May Fielding
JSJoan Standing
Joan Standing
Tillie Slowboy
PG
Paul Gerson
John Peerybingle
PM
Paul Moore
Edward Plummer

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The Cricket on the Hearth — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cricket on the Hearth?

The Cricket on the Hearth isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The Cricket on the Hearth on Netflix?

No, The Cricket on the Hearth is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Cricket on the Hearth on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Cricket on the Hearth isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Cricket on the Hearth for free?

The Cricket on the Hearth isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Cricket on the Hearth?

The Cricket on the Hearth hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 29, 1923. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.