Sparrows (1926)

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Release Date: Sep 19, 1926 Limited

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Sparrows, Mary Pickford's 1926 release, superbly combines the two elements--sentiment and adventure--that characterized Pickford's best work. At first glance, the film seems to be a horror picture, as satanic potato farmer Grimes (Gustav Von Seyfertitz) crushes a child's doll with his thumb and forefinger and tosses the plaything into the dismal swamps surrounding his lands. We learn that Grimes has been exploiting the children from a local orphanage, forcing them to work his farm day and night.

Unrated, 1 hr. 21 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: William Beaudine

Written By: Winifred Dunn, George Marion Jr.

In Theaters: Sep 19, 1926 Limited

On DVD: Oct 5, 1999

Cast

Mary Pickford
Mama Mollie
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Grimes
Roy Stewart
Richard Wayne
Mary Louise Miller
Doris Wayne
Charlotte Mineau
Mrs. Grimes
Spec O'Donnell
Ambrose Grimes
Lloyd Whitlock
Bailey
A.L. Schaeffer
Bailey's Confederate
Mark Hamilton
Hog Buyer
Monty O'Grady
Splutters
Mary McLane
Sparrow
Billy Butts
Sparrow
Jack Levine
A Sparrow
Seesel Ann Johnson
Sparrow
Muriel McCormac
Sparrow
Milton Berle
Earle Browne

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One of Pickford's finet films with touches of humor, thrills and suspense.

December 25, 2002 Comment

Bob Bloom

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Grim and creepy enough to almost be a horror film--marred by Pickford's religiosity

July 30, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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A predictable end, but a truly sad dramatic story. Pickford is charmingly heroic, as well as the kids in the movie. This movie was a lot better than I expected, it's really good.

December 16, 2010

AJ Verser

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This is one of Mary Pickford's best silent films, and also one of her best performances. Spooky, and touching as well, and it's unusual and fascinating piece of cinematic history. Beautifully done.

July 14, 2009