A City Sparrow
“A story that warms your heart to a happy glow”
Synopsis
A drama starring Ethel Clayton. Milly West (Clayton) is a dancer who has her heart bent on stardom. She has an admirer in country boy Tim Ennis (Walter Hiers), who lives in the same boarding house as she does, but she turns down his marriage proposal. During a performance, Milly is injured and can't get her strength back to get another gig. Hughie Ray (William Boyd), a pal of Tim's, comes to town and offers to take Milly back to the country to recuperate. She takes him up on his offer and after she has been there a while he proposes. But Milly has been told that her injury makes it impossible for her to bear children; since she knows that Ray loves kids she tries to leave him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara Genevieve Kennedy, Kate Jordan
- Original Title
- A City Sparrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Clara Genevieve Kennedy, Kate Jordan
Department Leadership Roster
Clara Genevieve Kennedy
Writer
Sam Wood
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A City Sparrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A City Sparrow about?
A drama starring Ethel Clayton. Milly West (Clayton) is a dancer who has her heart bent on stardom. She has an admirer in country boy Tim Ennis (Walter Hiers), who lives in the same boarding house as she does, but she turns down his marriage proposal. During a performance, Milly is injured and can't get her strength back to get another gig. Hughie Ray (William Boyd), a pal of Tim's, comes to town and offers to take Milly back to the country to recuperate. She takes him up on his offer and after she has been there a while he proposes. But Milly has been told that her injury makes it impossible for her to bear children; since she knows that Ray loves kids she tries to leave him.
Who directed A City Sparrow?
A City Sparrow was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in A City Sparrow?
The principal cast of A City Sparrow includes Ethel Clayton, Walter Hiers, Clyde Fillmore, Lillian Leighton, William Boyd.
When was A City Sparrow released and how long is it?
A City Sparrow was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.