Sparrows (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1926, Sparrows is a drama film directed by William Beaudine, running about 94 minutes. “Here is life's song of love, beating with laughs and sobs, its melody in tune with your own heartstrings.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Molly, the eldest child of a group of orphans being used as slaves on a farm hidden deep in a swamp, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of.
Who’s in it. Sparrows stars Mary Pickford as Molly, Roy Stewart as Dennis Wayne, Mary Louise Miller as Doris Wayne (The Baby) and Gustav von Seyffertitz as Mr. Grimes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Sparrows has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $966.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sparrows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparrows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparrows (1926)?
- In US, Sparrows is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sparrows worth watching?
- Sparrows holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sparrows?
- Sparrows stars Mary Pickford, Roy Stewart, Mary Louise Miller, Gustav von Seyffertitz and Charlotte Mineau.
- When was Sparrows released?
- Sparrows was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.