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Sentimental Tommy (1921)

Sentimental Tommy poster
Directed by
John S. Robertson
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 20m
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This silent film follows the life of a young man named Tommy as he navigates his relationships and his own emotional nature. Based on novels by J. M. Barrie, it focuses on Tommy's journey from childhood into adulthood.

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What happens

Sentimental Tommy is a 1921 lost American silent drama film directed by John S. Robertson and based on the novels Sentimental Tommy and Tommy and Grizel by J. M. Barrie. The film served as a star vehicle for actor Gareth Hughes; early versions of the film featured Mary Astor but her scenes were removed before release. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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