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The Darling of New York

1923Movie1 h 0 min

CrimeDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A heartwarming, nostalgic crime movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Santussa, an orphan who becomes separated from her nurse en route to America to live with her grandfather, is cared for by gangsters who hide their stolen jewels in her ragdoll. In New York, Big Mike, finding Santussa a nuisance, dumps her and the doll in a trash can, where a newsboy finds her. After several adventures, Santussa finds her grandfather, the jewels are handed over to customs officials, and the gang of crooks is reformed.

Feels like

  • Classic Silent Film
  • Heartwarming Family Story
  • Innocence & Adventure
  • Historical NYC
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Orphan's Journey
  • Redemption & Discovery
  • Simple Morality
  • Nostalgic Charm

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
King Baggot
Written by
Raymond L. Schrock, King Baggot, Adrian Johnson

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Facts

December 3, 1923 · 1 h 0 min · Crime, Drama

Released
December 3, 1923
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Darling of New York worth watching?"

Questions about The Darling of New York

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Darling of New York worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Darling of New York okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Darling of New York?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Darling of New York?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.