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Sparrows poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.9 / 100
1926·Drama·1h 49m

SPARROWS

“Here is life's song of love, beating with laughs and sobs, its melody in tune with your own heartstrings.”

Molly, the eldest child of a group of orphans being used as slaves on a farm hidden deep in a swamp, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of.

Above the Line
William Beaudine, Tom McNamara·DirectorWinifred Dunn·StoryC. Gardner Sullivan·AdaptationKarl Struss·Director of PhotographyHarold McLernon·Editor
Cast
Mary Pickford·MollyRoy Stewart·Dennis WayneMary Louise Miller·Doris Wayne (The Baby)Gustav von Seyffertitz·Mr. GrimesCharlotte Mineau·Mrs. GrimesSpec O'Donnell·AmbroseLloyd Whitlock·BaileyBilly Butts·One of the ChildrenMonty O'Grady·Splutters (One of the Children)Jackie Levine·One of the Children
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
William Beaudine·DirectorTom McNamara·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Winifred Dunn·StoryC. Gardner Sullivan·Adaptation
Camera· 3
Karl Struss·Director of PhotographyHal Mohr·Director of PhotographyCharles Rosher·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harold McLernon·Editor
Art & Design· 1
Harry Oliver·Settings
Production· 1
Mary Pickford·Producer
By the Numbers
67.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$967K
ROI 109%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#222C3E
#F2E600
#8A4F3B
Mood
Tender, Protective, Somber
Composition
Layered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated movie poster features a woman with braided hair looking down at a young child with curly hair. The woman is wearing a dark brown long-sleeved top”

Key Elements
MoonTrees With Spanish MossHouseFence
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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