The Cuckoo's Secret
1922, English. Directed by Edgar P. Chance.
The film shows a cuckoo caught in the act of laying an egg in the nest of two titlarks. The egg is hatched by the foster-mother, and she and her mate feed and tend the young cuckoo, even to the detriment of their own chicks.
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 January 1922
- Country
- United Kingdom
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The Life Story of the Cuckoo
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1919
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The Life Story of the Caddis Worm
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1919
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The Life Story of the Garden Spider
The Life Story of the Garden Spider
1919
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Hand Versus Feet
Hand Versus Feet
1922
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Infant Welfare in the Bird World
Infant Welfare in the Bird World
1922
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Fathoms Deep Beneath the Sea
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Studies in Animal Motion
Studies in Animal Motion
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The Comma Butterfly
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1923
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Winter
1923
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Paws and Claws
Paws and Claws
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Seed Time
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The Cuckoo's Secret: quick answers
What should I watch before The Cuckoo's Secret?
Watch The Life Story of the Caddis Worm (1919), The Life Story of the Garden Spider (1919), Hand Versus Feet (1922), and Infant Welfare in the Bird World (1922) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after The Cuckoo's Secret?
Next in the series: Fathoms Deep Beneath the Sea (1922), Studies in Animal Motion (1922), and The Comma Butterfly (1923).
Is The Cuckoo's Secret worth watching?
The Cuckoo's Secret doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Cuckoo's Secret?
The Cuckoo's Secret runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
Does The Cuckoo's Secret have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cuckoo's Secret. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cuckoo's Secret parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cuckoo's Secret yet.
Which OTT platform is The Cuckoo's Secret on?
The Cuckoo's Secret isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1922. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cuckoo's Secret?
If you liked The Cuckoo's Secret, try A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, Naqoyqatsi, Fuck.
Who directed The Cuckoo's Secret?
The Cuckoo's Secret (1922) was directed by Edgar P. Chance.