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Sparrows (1926)

Directed by William Beaudine, Tom McNamara

Drama

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Overview

Molly, the eldest child of a group of orphans being used as slaves on a farm hidden deep in a swamp, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of.

Rated NR | Length 94 minutes

Actors

Mary Pickford | Roy Stewart | Mary Louise Miller | Gustav von Seyffertitz | Charlotte Mineau | Spec O'Donnell | Lloyd Whitlock | Billy Butts | Monty O'Grady | Jackie Levine | Billy 'Red' Jones | Muriel McCormac | Florence Rogan | Mary McLain | Sylvia Bernard | Seessel Anne Johnson | Cammilla Johnson | Mark Hamilton | A.L. Schaeffer

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
03/03/2013Movie ScreenFilmTheater4 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Engrossing and sinister silent film features a baby farm, man-eating swamps and baby-hungry alligators. Pickford is a delight and the balance between terror and unexpected comedy feels modern and charmingly dated at the exact same time. A real treat to see on the big screen.

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