Sparrows (United Artists) (1926)

Scenes Taken from the Production 'SPARROWS” the Photoplay Story ARY PICKFORD Complete in Six Issues This Week (MONDAY) H H—Special “Sparrows”—1 Swamp his- the loyal e a tigress, ed Ambrose like Chuckleheaded Ambrose, always the spoilsport, imi¬ tated the ill-nature of his father, Grimes. Coming along to the pool he snatched up Baby Dgris. Then he pretended he would throw her into the clutching mud of the bog that hemmed in the farm. “’Cause paw wuz aimin’, to chu, self,” taunted the grinning oaf. little mother of the “Sparrows” Perhaps more like a nanny-goat;'^ emphatically in the ^ "Baby Doris’ fate, however, remained haz¬ ardous. Grimes, fearing that her wealthy father would trace the child, came to wheedle her away from “Mama Molly.” But Molly sensed the danger. She held Grimes desperately at bay. ( Continued, tomorrow ) THE NEW 14x36 COLC ’.ED INSERT CARD Believing that cleanliness was next to faith, hope and charity, “Mama Molly” used to bathe her little “Sparrows” at a rainwater pool inside the baby farm. At these times the children were happiest. Copyright 1926—United Artists Corporation ASK ABOUT At the “baby farm” Grimes snarled a com¬ mand, “You brats git them pertaters dug 1” He addressed the oldest of ten ill-treated orphans. “Mama Mglly,” they called her. She, on her part, called them her “Sparrows.” (TUESDAY) H H—Special “Sparrows”—2 Once a lad, called “Splutters,” did not hide when a man came to buy hogs. So the man bargained for “Splutters” also, at half the price of a hog. It was a good omen. “See, the Lord’s picked up one of his ‘Sparrows’ a’ready,” said “Mama Molly.” .{.Continued, tomorrow)- .. w Wi h Molly mothered Baby x>6ris with a bottle • of real milk that i^-W^gant came with this latest of the “Sparrows.” as heartless Molly wondered who could willingly have iwan^C s V" -: parted from so sweet a child. (Continued tomorrow) iui mciuui. ui Lilt ui dim kj i j.vjmnj was Ambrose, only son of old Grimes. Ambrose alone, on that swamp ranch, seemed well-fed and gay. Yet, upon one cruel prank too many by Ambrose the whole destiny of the “Sparrows” was to hinge. in barn at the s,” was old g at the gate “The LorcJ’H ** keep . * *mmmm New “Sparrows” • would arrive ( at the stockade in the swamp under ^over of darkness. ‘ One stormy night, after a racket at the gate, “Mama Molly” was called by Grimes. Two strange men had left another child. For the first time in her life Molly approved. This was the most beautiful baby of all—and so clean! not com while ago. Only—Grin shawl that wrapped the as the alligators in OUt O Sl£ Sut every time ldi vi’s hope send someone to fet on pfayin’,” USE THIS NE^ H ERE IS a sure way by which newspapers can win reader interest fo with them. Mary Pickford’s powerfully entertaining new productio headliner for the family pages or magazine section. Fathers, motl enthralling adventures of ten little orphans captained by Mary in her most “Mama Molly” in her superb emotional moods, leading her “Sparrows” thn as a condensed story in six interesting daily installments of pictures. The of moving pictures. i >ages, and patrons for theatres co-operating.^ rrows”, in pictorial story form is ap ideal rothers and sisters will eagerly follow the tic of child roles. They will follow her as ? scenes of the film which are printed here e tells the story in still pictures instead