The Crowd
“A Motion Picture with a stirring message on Marriage! A Powerful Film, full of truths of life and love!”
Synopsis
John, an ambitious but undisciplined New York City office worker, meets and marries Mary. They start a family, struggle to cope with marital stress, financial setbacks, and tragedy, all while lost amid the anonymous, pitiless throngs of the big city.
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La Folla (The Crowd)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-11-15
Top Cast
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Eleanor Boardman
Mary Sims
James Murray
John 'Johnny' Sims
Bert Roach
Bert
Estelle Clark
Jane
Daniel G. Tomlinson
Jim
Dell Henderson
Dick
Lucy Beaumont
Mary's Mother
Freddie Burke Frederick
John 'Junior' Sims
Alice Mildred Puter
Sims Daughter
John D. Bloss
Boy on Fence (uncredited)
Roy Bloss
Boy on Fence (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
John's Supervisor (uncredited)
Johnny Downs
John, age 12 (uncredited)
Sally Eilers
Party Girl at Bert's Place (uncredited)
Joseph W. Girard
Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)
Pat Harmon
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin
Worker in Hallway (uncredited)
Warner Richmond
Mr. Sims (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- King Vidor, John V.A. Weaver
- Original Title
- The Crowd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
King Vidor, John V.A. Weaver
Henry Sharp
Hugh Wynn
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
King Vidor
Screenplay
John V.A. Weaver
Screenplay
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crowd
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crowd about?
John, an ambitious but undisciplined New York City office worker, meets and marries Mary. They start a family, struggle to cope with marital stress, financial setbacks, and tragedy, all while lost amid the anonymous, pitiless throngs of the big city.
Who directed The Crowd?
The Crowd was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Crowd?
The principal cast of The Crowd includes Eleanor Boardman, James Murray, Bert Roach, Estelle Clark, Daniel G. Tomlinson.
When was The Crowd released and how long is it?
The Crowd was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crowd?
The Crowd holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).