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Sadie Thompson

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description Sadie Thompson Overview

Sadie Thompson is a 1928 American silent film exploring themes of morality and societal control. The story follows Sadie, a young woman attempting to forge her own path in Samoa, encountering resistance from a zealous missionary who seeks to impose his values upon her. This early 20th-century drama, notable for its visual storytelling and exploration of personal freedom, is relevant for film history enthusiasts and those interested in American cinema during the silent era.

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info Sadie Thompson Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1928

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Who stars in the 1928 film Sadie Thompson?

The 1928 silent film stars Gloria Swanson in the title role of Sadie Thompson. It also features Lionel Barrymore as the overly zealous missionary who seeks to impose his strict moral values upon her.

Is Sadie Thompson a silent movie or a talkie?

Sadie Thompson is an American silent film, though it was released right as the transition to sound was beginning. The movie actually featured a synchronized musical score and sound effects using the Movietone sound-on-film system rather than spoken dialogue.

What is the main plot of the movie Sadie Thompson?

The story follows a young woman named Sadie who is attempting to forge her own path in Samoa. She encounters heavy resistance from a highly zealous missionary who aggressively seeks to reform her lifestyle and impose his values upon her.

Are there any surviving complete copies of the Sadie Thompson film?

Unfortunately, the final reel of Sadie Thompson is considered lost to history. The surviving prints only contain the first six reels of the film, though several restorations use script synopses and still images to explain the ending.

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