Sentimental Tommy
Synopsis
Grizel is the daughter of the Painted Lady, who believes that her lover will one day return. Grizel is ostracized by the other children of the town. Tommy and his sister come to the town. Tommy is friendly, but Elspeth keeps her distance. When the Painted Lady dies, Dr. Gemmell makes Grizel his housekeeper. Time passes and after the doctor dies, Grizel, who is now twenty-one years old, loves Tommy, who is an author in London. Tommy visits the town but cannot decide whether he loves Grizel. Grizel knows that Tommy does not love her, and after he returns to London her unhappiness leads to insanity. Tommy returns and marries Grizel, although he believes that she will hate him when she gets better. After two years under Tommy's care, she regains her sanity. After Tommy lets her know that he cared for her out of his love for her; not for pity, Grizel is happy.
Top Cast
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Gareth Hughes
Tommy Sandys
May McAvoy
Grizel
Mabel Taliaferro
The Painted Lady
George Fawcett
Dr. McQueen
Harry Coleman
Corporal Shiach
Leila Frost
Elspeth Sandys
Kempton Greene
Dr. David Gemmell
Virginia Valli
Lady Alice Pippinworth
Kate Davenport
Gavinia
Alfred Kappeler
The Little Minister
Malcolm Bradley
Dominoe Cathro
Mary Astor
Carolina Jewett
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- J.M. Barrie, Josephine Lovett
- Original Title
- Sentimental Tommy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
J.M. Barrie, Josephine Lovett
Roy F. Overbaugh
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Josephine Lovett
Writer
Roy F. Overbaugh
Director of Photography
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What is Sentimental Tommy about?
Grizel is the daughter of the Painted Lady, who believes that her lover will one day return. Grizel is ostracized by the other children of the town. Tommy and his sister come to the town. Tommy is friendly, but Elspeth keeps her distance. When the Painted Lady dies, Dr. Gemmell makes Grizel his housekeeper. Time passes and after the doctor dies, Grizel, who is now twenty-one years old, loves Tommy, who is an author in London. Tommy visits the town but cannot decide whether he loves Grizel. Grizel knows that Tommy does not love her, and after he returns to London her unhappiness leads to insanity. Tommy returns and marries Grizel, although he believes that she will hate him when she gets better. After two years under Tommy's care, she regains her sanity. After Tommy lets her know that he cared for her out of his love for her; not for pity, Grizel is happy.
Who directed Sentimental Tommy?
Sentimental Tommy was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in Sentimental Tommy?
The principal cast of Sentimental Tommy includes Gareth Hughes, May McAvoy, Mabel Taliaferro, George Fawcett, Harry Coleman.
When was Sentimental Tommy released and how long is it?
Sentimental Tommy was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.