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The Crowd (1928) | Criteria

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The Crowd

English • 1928 • 1h 38m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

John, an ambitious but undisciplined New York City office worker, meets and marries Mary. They start a family, struggle to cope with marital stress, financial setbacks, and tragedy, all while lost amid the anonymous, pitiless throngs of the big city.

Included in
New York Stories
Position 2
Included in
September 2021
Position 17

Credits

Crew

DirectorKing Vidor

WriterKing Vidor, John V.A. Weaver

CinematographerHenry Sharp

EditorHugh Wynn

ProducerIrving Thalberg

Cast

Eleanor Boardmanas Mary Sims

James Murrayas John 'Johnny' Sims

Bert Roachas Bert

Estelle Clarkas Jane

Daniel G. Tomlinson

as Jim

Dell Hendersonas Dick

Lucy Beaumontas Mary's Mother

Freddie Burke Frederickas John 'Junior' Sims

Alice Mildred Puteras Sims Daughter

John D. Blossas Boy on Fence (uncredited)

Roy Blossas Boy on Fence (uncredited)

Sidney Braceyas John's Supervisor (uncredited)

Johnny Downsas John, age 12 (uncredited)

Sally Eilersas Party Girl at Bert's Place (uncredited)

Joseph W. Girardas Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)

Pat Harmonas Truck Driver (uncredited)

Chris-Pin Martinas Worker in Hallway (uncredited)

Warner Richmondas Mr. Sims (uncredited)

Virginia Saleas Mary's Sister-in-Law (uncredited)

Larry Steersas Doctor at Hospital (uncredited)