The Skyrocket (1926)
A Thrilling Story of a Girl's Meteoric Rise to Stardom-and Her Welcome Swish Back to the Arms of Her Man!
In the prologue Sharon Kimm and Mickey Reid are childhood friends in a tenement neighborhood but are separated when Sharon is placed in an orphanage. In the story we see Sharon as a young Hollywood star whose quick rise to fame leaves her self-centered, superficial, and a spendthrift. Ironically, the film that skyrocketed her to fame was written by Mickey. But her success is brief; and when it comes crashing to earth, Mickey is there to pick up the pieces.
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Gladys BrockwellRose Kimm (prologue)
Charles WestEdward Kimm (prologue)Muriel McCormacSharon Kimm (prologue)
Frank Coghlan Jr.Mickey (prologue)
Peggy Hopkins JoyceSharon Kimm
Owen MooreMickey Reid
Gladys HuletteLucia Morgan
Paulette DuvalMildred Rideout
Lilyan TashmanRuby Wright
Earle WilliamsWilliam DvorakBernard RandallSam Hertzfelt
Sammy CohenMorris PincusMovie DNA
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What is The Skyrocket about?
In the prologue Sharon Kimm and Mickey Reid are childhood friends in a tenement neighborhood but are separated when Sharon is placed in an orphanage. In the story we see Sharon as a young Hollywood star whose quick rise to fame leaves her self-centered, superficial, and a spendthrift. Ironically, the film that skyrocketed her to fame was written by Mickey. But her success is brief; and when it comes crashing to earth, Mickey is there to pick up the pieces.
How long is The Skyrocket?
The Skyrocket has a runtime of 80 minutes.