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Sadie Thompson

1928·Movie
1h 37min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, faith and meaning, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Music Centrality7

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About

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!

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.
Silent Film ClassicMoral ConflictForbidden RomanceReligious HypocrisyCharacter Driven DramaSocial CommentaryIconic PerformanceTropical SettingRedemption & Despair

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sadie Thompson legally?

You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sadie Thompson worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sadie Thompson rated?

NRNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Sadie Thompson?

1 h 37 min

Sadie Thompson runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sadie Thompson?

Critics83
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Sadie Thompson higher (83) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Sadie Thompson a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$7 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 7.0 times its budget.

What language is Sadie Thompson in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sadie Thompson?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sadie Thompson in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sadie Thompson use?

Adaptational HeroismDriven to SuicideEmpathic EnvironmentEpic Tracking ShotEstablishing Character MomentHappy EndingHitler CamHypocriteImagine SpotThe Ken Burns EffectMoral GuardiansSinister Ministerand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Sadie Thompson, including Adaptational Heroism, Driven to Suicide, Empathic Environment.