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Sally of the Sawdust DVD

NR (Not Rated) :: Image Entertainment :: Released: 1999-01-12

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Sally of the Sawdust Summary In A Fascinating Departure From The Austere Moral Drama In Which He Specialized, D.w. Griffith Demonstrates His Talent For Warm-hearted Comedy With "sally Of The Sawdust." Fresh From The Ziegfeld Follies, W.c. Fields Made His Second Screen Appearance As Professor Eustace Mcgargle In A Rare Silent Screen Role Showcasing The Comic Juggling And Dry Wit That Would Make Him A Legend.

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

Sally of the Sawdust DVD Techincal Details Cast: Carol Dempster, Alfred Lunt, Erville Alderson, Effie Shannon
Director: D.W. Griffith
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Running Time: 104 mins
UPC: 014381473926
Binding: DVD
Studio: Image Entertainment
Release Date: 1999-01-12
Region Code: 0
Specs: Black & White, Silent, NTSC

Language & Subtitles English (Unknown - Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Original Language - Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo),