Sadie Thompson (1928)
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!
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Sadie Thompson |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jan 7, 1928 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | missionary, religion, suicide, religious hypocrisy, silent film, u.s. marine, partially lost film, south seas, zealot, fallen woman, rainy setting |
FAQ
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 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.
When was Sadie Thompson released?
Sadie Thompson was released on Jan 7, 1928 (status: Released).
Who directed Sadie Thompson?
Raoul Walsh directed Sadie Thompson.
What is the TMDB rating of Sadie Thompson?
Sadie Thompson has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 41 votes.