Sparrows Movie Review 1926

Hidden in a southern swamp, the evil Grimes (von Seyfferttz) runs a baby farm, where unwanted children are sent and used a slave labor. The eldest, nicknamed Mama Mollie (Pickford), tries to protect the others from Grimes's cruelty. They eventually plan their escape but must cross treacherous quicksand with Grimes in pursuit. Silent melodrama features a notable performance by Pickford.

Distribution

Glenn Video Vistas Ltd., 6024 Canby Ave., Ste. 103, Reseda, CA 91335, Phone: (818)881-8110

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 109 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Tearjerkers, Silent Films, Childhood Visions, Hard Knock Life, American South

Screenplay

C. Gardner Sullivan, Winifred Dunn

Cast

Mary Pickford, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Charlotte Mineau, Roy Stewart, Mary Louise Miller, "Spec" (Walter) O'Donnell, Mary Frances McLean, Camilla Johnson, Seesel Ann Johnson

Cinematography

Charles Rosher, Karl Struss, Hal Mohr

Director

William Beaudine

Music

William Perry

Producer

United Artists