About Sparrows
- Year Released:
- 1926
- Genres:
- Drama
- Metadata:
- Directed by William Beaudine
Mary Pickford’s penultimate silent film is a Dickensian tale of orphans living on a
baby farm run by an evil caretaker. The movie boasts highly stylized sets, including an
ominous-looking swamp, and atmospheric cinematography that illustrates the growing
influence of German expressionist cinema on American filmmakers in the 1920s. One
of the actress’s darker-themed pictures is considered by many to be her best, including
her business partner and onscreen rival Charlie Chaplin. The feature is preceded by the
Sparrows trailer and outtakes. 35mm restoration by the
Library of Congress.
Live piano accompaniment provided by Philip Carli.
