Sally of the Sawdust (1925)
D.W. Griffith's circus comedy.
Judge Foster throws his daughter out because she married a circus man. She leaves her baby girl with Professor McGargle before she dies. Years later Sally is a dancer with whom Peyton, a son of Judge Foster's friend, falls in love. When Sally is arrested McGargle proves her real parentage.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: August 1, 1925
Cast
- Carol Dempster - Sally
- W.C. Fields - Professor Eustance McGargle
- Alfred Lunt - Peyton Lennox
- Erville Alderson - Judge Henry L. Foster
- Effie Shannon - Mrs. Foster
- Charles Hammond - Lennox, Sr.
- Roy Applegate - Detective
- Glenn Anders - Leon - the Acrobat (as Glen Anders)
- Florence Fair - Miss Vinton
- Marie Shotwell - Society Lady
Screenplay
- Dorothy Donnelly (Theatre Play)
- Forrest Halsey
Music: Louis Silvers
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sally of the Sawdust about?
- Judge Foster throws his daughter out because she married a circus man. She leaves her baby girl with Professor McGargle before she dies. Years later Sally is a dancer with whom Peyton, a son of Judge Foster's friend, falls in love. When Sally is arrested McGargle proves her real parentage.
- Who directed Sally of the Sawdust?
- Sally of the Sawdust was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Sally of the Sawdust?
- Sally of the Sawdust stars Carol Dempster, W.C. Fields, Alfred Lunt, Erville Alderson, Effie Shannon, Charles Hammond.
- How long is Sally of the Sawdust?
- Sally of the Sawdust has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Sally of the Sawdust?
- Sally of the Sawdust is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Sally of the Sawdust produced?
- Sally of the Sawdust was produced in United States of America.