The Skyrocket
“A Thrilling Story of a Girl's Meteoric Rise to Stardom-and Her Welcome Swish Back to the Arms of Her Man!”
Synopsis
In the prologue Sharon Kimm and Mickey Reid are childhood friends in a tenement neighborhood but are separated when Sharon is placed in an orphanage. In the story we see Sharon as a young Hollywood star whose quick rise to fame leaves her self-centered, superficial, and a spendthrift. Ironically, the film that skyrocketed her to fame was written by Mickey. But her success is brief; and when it comes crashing to earth, Mickey is there to pick up the pieces.
Top Cast
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Gladys Brockwell
Rose Kimm (prologue)
Charles West
Edward Kimm (prologue)
Muriel McCormac
Sharon Kimm (prologue)
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Mickey (prologue)
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Sharon Kimm
Owen Moore
Mickey Reid
Gladys Hulette
Lucia Morgan
Paulette Duval
Mildred Rideout
Lilyan Tashman
Ruby Wright
Earle Williams
William Dvorak
Bernard Randall
Sam Hertzfelt
Sammy Cohen
Morris Pincus
Bull Montana
Film Comedian
Arnold Gray
Stanley Craig
Ben Hall
Peter Stanton
Nick Dandau
Vladmir Strogin
Hank Mann
Comedy Producer
Joan Standing
Sharon's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer
- Original Title
- The Skyrocket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Celebrity Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
Benjamin Glazer, Adela Rogers St. Johns
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Neilan
Director
Benjamin Glazer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skyrocket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Skyrocket about?
In the prologue Sharon Kimm and Mickey Reid are childhood friends in a tenement neighborhood but are separated when Sharon is placed in an orphanage. In the story we see Sharon as a young Hollywood star whose quick rise to fame leaves her self-centered, superficial, and a spendthrift. Ironically, the film that skyrocketed her to fame was written by Mickey. But her success is brief; and when it comes crashing to earth, Mickey is there to pick up the pieces.
Who directed The Skyrocket?
The Skyrocket was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in The Skyrocket?
The principal cast of The Skyrocket includes Gladys Brockwell, Charles West, Muriel McCormac, Frank Coghlan Jr., Peggy Hopkins Joyce.
When was The Skyrocket released and how long is it?
The Skyrocket was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Skyrocket based on a book or true story?
The Skyrocket is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Adela Rogers St. Johns".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Skyrocket?
The Skyrocket holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).