Synopsis
"Butterbox Babies" is the shocking true story of Lila and William Young, owners of the Ideal Maternity Home for unwed mothers. Resented by the medical community, the Home falls under public scrutiny when a routine delivery of an infant results in the mysterious deaths of two patients. Soon, the Youngs are burying dead babies in butterboxes and selling healthy ones to childless couples. This is Canada’s highest-rated television movie ever and the Winner of the 1996 Gemini for Best Dramatic Movie.
Awards & Accolades
"Solid acting on an interesting subject, with strong humanistic overtones." ~ IMDB
Gemini Awards 1996: Best TV Movie or Mini-Series, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
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Cast:
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Susan Clark as Lila Young
Peter MacNeill as William Young Catherine Fitch as Iris Michael Riley as Russell Cameron Cedric Smith as Frank Davis Nicholas Campbell as Clayton Oliver Corinne Conley as Mrs. Chadway Chris Wiggins as Senator Danver |
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| Director: | Don McBrearty |
| Executive Producer: | Trudy Grant & Kevin Sullivan |
| Cinematography: | Manfred Guthe |
| Film Editing: | Mairin Wilkinson |
| Art Direction: | Nancey Pankiw |
| Costume Designer: | Ruth Secord |