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Sadie Thompson (1928)

"Sadie could storm any barrack she attacked! Magnetism had never been heard of until she hit town! What a woman! You'll say so, too!"

6.519281h 37mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Raoul Walsh

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

EN

Release

January 7, 1928

Director

Raoul Walsh

Overview

A young, beautiful prostitute named Sadie Thompson arrives on the South Pacific island of Pago Pago looking for honest work and falls for Timothy O'Hara, an American sailor who is unfazed by her unsavory past. However, Mr. Davidson, a missionary who arrived on the island at the same time, aims to "s...

Cast

Gloria Swanson

Gloria Swanson

Sadie Thompson

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Alfred Davidson

Blanche Friderici

Blanche Friderici

Mrs. Alfred Davidson

Charles Lane

Charles Lane

Dr. Angus McPhail

Florence Midgley

Florence Midgley

Mrs. Angus McPhail

James A. Marcus

James A. Marcus

Joe Horn

Sophia Artega

Sophia Artega

Ameena

Will Stanton

Will Stanton

Quartermaster Bates

Raoul Walsh

Raoul Walsh

Sergeant Timothy 'Tim' O'Hara

Charles Sullivan

Charles Sullivan

Marine (Uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Sadie Thompson (1928), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A young, beautiful prostitute named Sadie Thompson arrives on the South Pacific island of Pago Pago looking for honest work and falls for Timothy O'Hara, an American sailor who is unfazed by her unsavory past. However, Mr. Davidson, a missionary who arrived on the island at the same time, aims to "save" Sadie from her sinful life and petitions to have her separated from her beau and deported back to San Francisco.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Sadie Thompson. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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