A City Sparrow (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film
Released in 1920, A City Sparrow is a drama film directed by Sam Wood, running about 50 minutes. “A story that warms your heart to a happy glow” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drama starring Ethel Clayton. Milly West (Clayton) is a dancer who has her heart bent on stardom. She has an admirer in country boy Tim Ennis (Walter Hiers), who lives in the same boarding house as she does, but she turns down his marriage proposal. During a performance, Milly is injured and can't get her strength back to get another gig. Hughie Ray (William Boyd), a pal of Tim's, comes to town and offers to take Milly back to the country to recuperate. She takes him up on his offer and after she has been there a while he proposes. But Milly has been told that her injury makes it impossible for her to bear children; since she knows that Ray loves kids she tries to leave him.
Who’s in it. A City Sparrow stars Ethel Clayton as Milly West, Walter Hiers as Tim Ennis, Clyde Fillmore as David Muir and Lillian Leighton as Ma Ennis, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A City Sparrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of A City Sparrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A City Sparrow (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A City Sparrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A City Sparrow?
- A City Sparrow stars Ethel Clayton, Walter Hiers, Clyde Fillmore, Lillian Leighton and William Boyd.
- When was A City Sparrow released?
- A City Sparrow was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.