Twinkletoes (1926): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1926, Twinkletoes is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Charles Brabin, running about 80 minutes. “The Golden-Headed Little Lover of Limehouse, Who Will Dance Her Way Into Your Heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "Twinkletoes" Minasi wants to be a great dancer like her deceased mother. Twink meets Chuck Lightfoot, a noted prizefighter, who falls in love with her at first sight. She tries to avoid falling in love with Chuck, whose wife, Cissie, is a drunken harridan and more than a little bit spiteful. Meanwhile, Twink has secured a job in a singing-dancing act in a Limehouse theater, under the auspices of Roseleaf, who has more than just a protective interest in the girl. The jealous Cissie discovers that Twink's sign-painting father also has a night job as a burglar, and she turns him into the police. While a big success dancing on the stage, the arrest of her father has left her somewhat down in the dumps, and she decides to toss herself into the Thames. Possibly, the now-free Chuck, since Cissie has been killed in an accident, might come along and rescue her.

Who’s in it. Twinkletoes stars Colleen Moore as Twink 'Twinkletoes' Minasi, Kenneth Harlan as Chuck Lightfoot, Tully Marshall as Dad Minasi and Gladys Brockwell as Cissie Lightfoot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Twinkletoes has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twinkletoes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Twinkletoes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.