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18 February 1928 (USA) morePlot:
The life of a man and woman together in a large, impersonal metropolis through their hopes, struggles and downfalls. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win moreUser Comments:
ALIENATION more (40 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Eleanor Boardman | ... | Mary |
 | 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 | ... | 'Junior' (John Sims Jr.) |
| Alice Mildred Puter | ... | Daughter |
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104 minCountry:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Portugal:17 (director's cut)Fun Stuff
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The first American film to show a toilet. moreQuotes:
Title Card: We do not know how big the crowd is, and what opposition it is... until we get out of step with it. moreFAQ
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This wonderful silent movie depicts the individual who gets swallowed up by the uniformity of society yet also represents the yearnings and aspirations for the want of a better life. Our main character is forever waiting for his ship to come in and sadly it never does. King Vidors sweeping shot of the rows and rows of desks and the image of John being a faceless number in the crowd. Despite him thinking that he is better than others and it's only a matter of time before his situation improves. It sadly never does and he loses the respect of his wife. Perhaps if there is a moral to this movie, then it should be that life can be a bitter pill to swallow but we should take pleasure in the small things in life and recognise that we have to accept lifes disappointments which will inevitably occur. Don't let the year that the film was made put you off or it being in black and white. This movie will grab you by the throat and won't let go. A classic!