Sally of the Sawdust Movie Review 1925

Fields's first silent feature; he is carnival barker Professor Eustace McGargle who's the guardian of orphaned Sally (Dempster). Then Sally's wealthy grandfather (Alderson), a stern judge, becomes determined to claim her from showbiz lowlifes. Fields gets to demonstrate his talent for juggling, conning customers, and car chasing. Interesting movie caught director Griffith on the decline and Fields on the verge of stardom. Remade as a talkie in 1936 entitled "Poppy." Includes musical score.

Distribution

Grapevine Video, PO Box 46161, Phoenix, AZ 85063, Phone: (602)973-3661, Fax: (602)973-2973, Email: jbhandy@grapevinevideo.com, URL: http://www.grapevinevideo.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 113 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Silent Films, Carnivals & Circuses, Adoption & Orphans

Screenplay

Forrest Halsey

Cast

W.C. Fields, Carol Dempster, Erville Alderson

Cinematography

Harry Fischbeck, H. Sintzenich

Director

D.W. Griffith

Other

James Smith

Producer

United Artists