Headline
Queen's Theatre: Barthelmess in 'Sonny'
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Publication Date
1925-06-05
- Publication Year
1925
Page
6
Key Person
Film Projector / Film(s)
Sonny
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Actors
Richard Barthelmess
Director
Henry King
Writer
George V. Hobart (play)
Country
USA
Released
1922-05-22
Runtime
70 min
Genre
Drama
Language
None
Plot
This apparently lost silent film features Richard Barthlemess in dual roles as Sonny Crosby and Joe Marden, serving in World War I. Sonny Crosby, the son of a wealthy family, and Joe Marden...
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Broken Blossoms
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Actors
Lillian Gish
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Thomas Burke (adapted from 'The Chink and the Child' by)
Country
USA
Released
1919-10-20
Runtime
90 min
Genre
Drama
Language
None
Plot
A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences.
Awards
1 win.
Rated
Not Rated
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Tol'able David
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Actors
Richard Barthelmess
Director
Henry King
Writer
Joseph Hergesheimer (novel)
Country
USA
Released
1921-12-31
Runtime
99 min
Genre
Drama
Language
None
Plot
When three thuggish men are responsible for the death of his father and the crippling of his brother, young David must choose between supporting his family or risking his life and exacting vengeance.
Awards
2 wins.
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Organisation
Summary
Motion picture fans, who have come to expect the unusual in character delineation from Richard Barthelmess, are said to be in for more splendid entertainment when 'Sonny,' the latest production to be made for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film synopsis included. From this unique situation, there evolves a drama of intense interest, combing the pathos of 'Broken Blossoms,' with the stirring appeal of 'Tol'able David.'
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