Sadie Thompson
"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!"
Originally released in 1928. Sadie Thompson is a drama/romance film. directed by Raoul Walsh.
Starring Gloria Swanson, Lionel Barrymore, and Blanche Friderici
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 1928
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (40 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$7M
7.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gloria Swanson
as Sadie Thompson
Lionel Barrymore
as Alfred Davidson
Blanche Friderici
as Mrs. Alfred Davidson
Charles Lane
as Dr. Angus McPhail
Florence Midgley
as Mrs. Angus McPhail
James A. Marcus
as Joe Horn
Sophia Artega
as Ameena
Will Stanton
as Quartermaster Bates
Raoul Walsh
as Sergeant Timothy 'Tim' O'Hara
Charles Sullivan
as Marine (Uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,000,000
Production Companies
- Gloria Swanson Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sadie Thompson about?
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 un...
Who directed Sadie Thompson?
Sadie Thompson was directed by Raoul Walsh.
How long is Sadie Thompson?
Sadie Thompson has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Sadie Thompson released?
Sadie Thompson was released on January 7, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sadie Thompson?
The main cast of Sadie Thompson includes Gloria Swanson, Lionel Barrymore, Blanche Friderici, Charles Lane, Florence Midgley.