Butterbox Babies

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.

Solid acting on an interesting subject, with strong humanistic overtones.

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Solid acting on an interesting subject, with strong humanistic overtones.

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Cast

Susan Clark
Susan Clark
as
Lila Young
Lila Young
Peter MacNeill
Peter MacNeill
as
William Young
William Young
Catherine Fitch
Catherine Fitch
as
Iris
Iris
Michael Riley
Michael Riley
as
Russell Cameron
Russell Cameron
Cedric Smith
Cedric Smith
as
Frank Davis
Frank Davis
Nicholas Campbell
Nicholas Campbell
as
Clayton Oliver
Clayton Oliver
Corinne Conley
Corinne Conley
as
Mrs. Chadway
Mrs. Chadway
Chris Wiggins
Chris Wiggins
as
Senator Danver
Senator Danver

Guest Stars

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Credits

Directors: 

Don McBrearty

Hosts: 
Executive Producers: 

Trudy Grant & Kevin Sullivan

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Costume Designers: 

Ruth Secord

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Film Editors: 

Mairin Wilkinson

Cinematographers: 

Manfred Guthe

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Art Directors: 

Nancey Pankiw

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Solid acting on an interesting subject, with strong humanistic overtones.

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