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Sally of the Stardust

Avec : Carol Dempster, W.C. Fields Réalisateur : D.W. Griffith MPAA Rating: UNRATED
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Although D.W. Griffith was best known for directing serious epics with a social conscience, the master of silent cinema was no slouch when it came to heartwarming comedies. Griffith's 1925 feature Sally of the Sawdust is further distinguished by its starring role for comedian W.C. Fields, reprising a role he originated on stage in Dorothy Donnelly's play Poppy. Fields had been firmly established in vaudeville as a gifted comedian and juggler, and those skills are readily apparent in this sweet-natured story about a young circus waif named Sally (latter-day Griffith ingenue Carol Dempster). Sally's mother was rejected by her wealthy father for marrying into show business, then died during childbirth, leaving Sally to be raised by lovable circus performer and con artist J. Eustace McGargle (Fields). Destiny eventually brings Sally back to the luxurious home of her grandparents, who remain unaware that she is family. Legal hassles erupt when McGargle is accused of fraud, and matters are further complicated when a local socialite falls for Sally's considerable charms. Only the truth of Sally's lineage can save her and McGargle from jail, and Griffith milks this amusing melodrama for all it's worth. Propelled by a wonderful piano score adapted from the film's original 1925 cue sheets and performed by Philip Carli, this delightful silent has been faithfully preserved and remains highly entertaining. It's fascinating as W.C. Fields's first screen success (he later remade this film as Poppy in 1936), and the little-known Dempster proves to be a charming comedienne in her own right. The DVD transfer is remarkably pristine, retaining the tinting of the film's original release. --Jeff Shannon

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Released on DVD in a crisp and clear restored version, D.W. Griffith's slightly altered screen version of Broadway star Dorothy Donnelly's circus comedy drama Poppy is, truth be told, far too much Carol Dempster. A singularly unattractive actress whom Griffith unaccountably doted on ( la Susan Alexander), Dempster is allowed to hog the camera at every opportunity. This, sadly, takes attention away from her co-star W.C. Fields, who performs -- or attempts to perform, if only the smitten Griffith hadn't let his camera wander back to Dempster -- several of his legendary routines, including "The Old Army Game," and all too-brief examples of his famed juggling dexterity. Alfred Lunt, who was starring opposite wife Lynn Fontanne in their greatest hit, The Guardsman, at the time, plays Dempster's love interest, but is as colorless as she. As in the original 1923 Broadway production of Poppy, it is in the end left to Fields to fill the many gaps, which he does in his inimitable way while proving what a fine silent comedian he really was. Although he would repeat his McGargle role in the 1936 sound remake of Poppy (and variations of him in several other comedies), Sally of the Sawdust remains historically important as a showcase for the younger and more adroit W.C. Fields in his Ziegfeld Follies period. Watch for plug-ugly William "Shorty" Blanche, Fields' longtime stage partner, performing his "stooge" routine. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Poppy is a must see!, Jui 25 2001
Par Phil Cava "Guido" (San Jose, CA USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Sally of the Sawdust (DVD)
The 1936 version, entitled 'Poppy', as was the original play, is a must see, hilarious film! Got to agree with the other reviewer, it contains some classic Fields scenes... how about the croquet game, or the get-away on the mayor's horse... or the scene where Poppy announces that she is indeed the heiress... to which Fields replies, "Well my dear, I'm glad to see you've finally come around"!.. or the toothless guy who spends the entire movies chasing the $5 Fields has bilked him out of in the first 5 minutes!

Please, please, please WHOEVER put the 1936 Poppy on a DVD!

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4.0étoiles sur 5 A "must" for Fields fans, Fév 12 2000
Par Robert Ashton (St. Louis, MO USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Sally of the Sawdust (DVD)
A sentimental comedy with an inevitable happy ending but still good fun. Carol Dempster does a convincing job as a free spirited circus girl, Sally, brought up by McGargle (Fields, of course)after the death of her parents. The silent Fields shows his physical comedy skills, which are often forgotten due the later strength of his spoken comedy. The quality of the picture is excellent - again showing for me that B & W movies gain most from DVD if the manufacturers make an effort. A good movie for anyone to watch, it is a must for the Fields fans to see the earlier stages of the character that was to become so familiar in the later films.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Original Fields at his best in the role he was born to play!, Oct. 30 1999
This review is from: Sally of the Sawdust (DVD)
Quality of the DVD; The picture quality was great, and was taken from an obviously well restored print. Sound was excellent as well, (although this is a silent movie). I have seen very good silent movies with terrible sound tracks of ill fitting music, but with this movie they used the original sheet music that was made for it, with delightful results. This is a silent movie, but if you are a Fields fan, you will not want to miss this one. The movie captures the essence of all of Fields' future movies, utilizing the formula of where he is the down trodden father with the loving and devoted daughter and they see it through with each other's help and find the golden lining of the grey clouds. You even get a peek at some of Fields' juggling. Best viewing wishes, Dave
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