Sparrows (United Artists) (1926)

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A Galaxy of Stellar Slogans and Catchlines The ray of sunshine in a des¬ olate marsh; the angel of abused children, the mer¬ ry, brave heart that led them out of oppression to a kindly haven! Never more humorous: Never more enchanting; Never more brilliant and inspiring! Heartbreak and Angel of Mirth. Masterfully depicting the hopes, fears, joys and adventure of Youth. She entertains you! She entrances you; She melts you; and makes life vivid! The supreme climax Her beauty entrances you, the story enchants you, of sympathetic anc j you ij ve life’s thrills over again, achievement! - Full of terrific suspense, powerful drama compelling One of those rare things of sincerity) and flawless humor, exquisite delight. _ Tft Angel of Slogan For “SPARROWS” Here is a slogan for “Sparrows.” Use it on teaser cards, posters, tack-cards, throw-aways, or door hangers. Saucy Petite Appealing Radiant Rollicking Original Winsome Sweet . Theatre Beginning... MARYPICKFORD in an epic of heroism and self-sacri¬ fice, adventure and thrills with a gen¬ erous sprinkling of laughter and tears. A rare gem that has come from years of artistic en- The acme of art, inspiration deavor Qn the t of the wor l d - s ^ loved artiste . and entertainment. ___ Rippling with Comedy! Magnificent in Drama! A Story of Universal Sympathy and Humor Heart-reaching in its Sweet¬ ness! Electrifying in its Suspense- fulness! Lift up your Eyes— The STAR OF STARS! Whimsical! Appealing!! Irresistible!!! Mistress of Smiles and Human Emotions! A Sure-Fire Star in a Sure-Fire Story The little Joan of Arc of the dismal marsh! “Mama Mollie” who moth¬ ered the motherless babes. The Incomparable, in an¬ other rollicking child role —the sort that made her famous. Melodramatic appeal plus perfect comedy. Adore The “World’s Sweetheart” in her antics and moods of elfin mischief. Smile When the little rebel of the “baby farm” “puts it over” on the harsh taskmaster. m>ar As “Spec” O’Donnell stops a blueberry pie with his freckled face. Approve The screen’s most winning baby that Mary Pickford almost adopted. Pity The wan tots penned in a semi-tropical wilderness stockade far from help. Shudder When a fierce mastiff trails ten truants through the quaking bogland. Gasp At the alligators infesting the lagoons and snapping at the runaway children. Thrill At the race of the police patrol-boat and the runaway speedboat laden with fugitive orphans. Cheer When “Mama Mollie” wins the unforgettable flight through the swamp —a sublime “Children’s Pilgrim’s Progress.” “Sparrows’ , —Adapted from the Book of Life —with the full flow of life’s emotions, treated in a fine, sympathetic spirit. One of the highest points reached by motion pictures since their inception. So quaint, so human, so gripping that it fairly wrings the heartstrings. Are pigs to have nourishing milk and bread and hungry children nothing but crusts? See “SPARROWS.” Here is artistry that crowns a career of achieve¬ ment! 4