The Crowd (1928)
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Duration: 98 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: King Vidor
Stars: James Murray, Eleanor Boardman and Bert Roach
IMDb score:
8,0 (10.009)
Releasedate: 3 March 1928
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
The Crowd plot
When John Simms is born on July 4, 1900, his father is convinced that he will become famous. His son's childhood is relatively normal, however, and when John leaves for New York, he slowly discovers that he is really just one of many.
Actors and actresses
Mary Sims
John 'Johnny' Sims
Bert
Jane
Dick
Mary's Mother
John 'Junior' Sims
Sims Daughter
Boy on Fence (uncredited)
Reviews & comments
Sir Djuke
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- 374 messages
- 1058 votes
An extraordinary film about very ordinary people.
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BBarbie
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- 12893 messages
- 7675 votes
Sir Djuke hits the nail on the head with his comment: “An extraordinary film about very ordinary people.” Grim social-psychological drama about ordinary people who are drowned in the anonymous masses and for whom “The American Dream” will always remain a dream. Director King Vidor has made many beautiful films during his impressive career, especially during his early period (including The Big Parade, 1925). This is without a doubt his masterpiece, thanks to the sublime (revolutionary for that time) camera work and the beautiful performances of James Murray and Eleanor Boardman, Vidor's then wife.
A must for every film lover, especially if you like detailed, realistic dramas. Still fascinating upon review.
Let me see if I can get my hands on the sequel (Our Daily Bread, 1934), because I've never seen that movie.
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Fisico
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- 10039 messages
- 5398 votes
A nice down to earth film. As a parent, you idealize and perfect the qualities and capabilities of your children and hope that they will be successful and go far in society. The best is just good enough, something like that. However, more factors play a role than just chasing the 'American dream'.
Was nominated for the Oscars at the time and it is clear why. The title of the film is also apt. Although Sims wants to rise above the crowd (or is expected to do so), he remains stuck in that general gray mass.
Beautifully shot also when Sims arrived in New York by boat. The first thing that hit him was the crowd crisscrossing the streets and a little later the legion of desks with monotonous paperwork.
The ending is quite moving, hard too when it turns out that he has failed, for himself, but also in the eyes of others, his wife in the first place.
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