Love Is Never Silent (1985)
1h 40m
Running Time
December 9, 1985Release Date
Love Is Never Silent (1985)
1h 40m
Running Time
December 9, 1985Release Date
Plot.
A young woman struggles with her own need for independence and the obligation she feels for her deaf parents in this depression-era drama. A friend sees her turmoil and tells her she must find happiness on her own. However, the initial joy she finds in marriage starts to strain under the guilt she feels for deserting her parents and the bitterness they express towards her.
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Cast & Crew.

Frank C. Turner
Mr. Frank

Mare Winningham
Margaret Ryder

Cloris Leachman
Mrs. Anglin

Sid Caesar
Mr. Petrakis

Phyllis Frelich
Janice Ryder

Ed Waterstreet
Abel Ryder

Fredric Lehne
William Anglin

Jeff Schultz
Donald Anglin
Details.
Release DateDecember 9, 1985
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
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Wiki.
Love Is Never Silent is an American drama television film that premiered on NBC on December 9, 1985, as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame anthology series. It is directed by Joseph Sargent and written by Darlene Craviotto, based on the novel In This Sign by Joanne Greenberg. The film stars Mare Winningham, Phyllis Frelich, Ed Waterstreet, Fredric Lehne, Cloris Leachman, and Sid Caesar. It follows a young woman who struggles with her own need for independence and the obligation she feels for her deaf parents.
It received positive reviews from critics and won two Primetime Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special and Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special for Sargent, from a total of five nominations.