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Blue Skies (1929)

NR · 1929-03-16 · 1h 0m · EN
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Two foundlings find love!

Better known for her work in talkie "weepers," Helen Twelvetrees made a few preliminary appearances in such late silent films as Fox's Blue Skies. The audience was expected to believe that the twentysomething Twelvetrees and Frank Albertson are teenagers living together platonically in an orphan asylum. A wealthy old man comes calling to adopt Albertson -- who, feeling sorry for Twelvetrees, trades places with the girl. Thus it is that the heroine is carted off to a luxurious mansion, while Albertson remains behind. One year later, the old man discovers Albertson's deception, whereupon he invites the boy to live with him as well. By this time, Twelvetrees and Albertson are of marriageable age, thus the film ends with a wedding in the offing.

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John StoneWriterAlfred L. WerkerDirector

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Carmencita JohnsonCarmencita JohnsonDorothy May (age 6) (episode 1)Freddie Burke FrederickFreddie Burke FrederickRichard Lewis (age 8)Ethel WalesEthel WalesMatron (episode 1)Helen TwelvetreesHelen TwelvetreesDorothy May (episode 2)Frank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonRichard Lewis (episode 2)Rosa GoreRosa GoreNellie Crouch (episode 2)William OrlamondWilliam OrlamondJanitorE.H. CalvertE.H. CalvertMr. Semple Jones (episode 1)Evelyn HallEvelyn HallMrs. Semple Jones (episode 1)Claude KingClaude KingRichard Danforth (episode 2)Adele WatsonAdele WatsonFirst Assistant Matron (episode 1)Coy Watson Jr.Coy Watson Jr.

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Orphan

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Frequently asked questions about Blue Skies

What is Blue Skies about?

Better known for her work in talkie "weepers," Helen Twelvetrees made a few preliminary appearances in such late silent films as Fox's Blue Skies. The audience was expected to believe that the twentysomething Twelvetrees and Frank Albertson are teenagers living together platonically in an orphan asylum. A wealthy old man comes calling to adopt Albertson -- who, feeling sorry for Twelvetrees, trades places with the girl. Thus it is that the heroine is carted off to a luxurious mansion, while Albertson remains behind. One year later, the old man discovers Albertson's deception, whereupon he invites the boy to live with him as well. By this time, Twelvetrees and Albertson are of marriageable age, thus the film ends with a wedding in the offing.

How long is Blue Skies?

Blue Skies has a runtime of 60 minutes.