Sadie Thompson

A young, beautiful prostitute named Sadie Thompson arrives on the South Pacific island of Pago Pago looking for honest work and falls for Timothy O'Hara, an American sailor who is unfazed by her unsavory past. However, Mr. Davidson, a missionary who arrived on the island at the same time, aims to "save" Sadie from her sinful life and petitions to have her separated from her beau and deported back to San Francisco.

Tagline

“Sadie could storm any barrack she attacked! Magnetism had never been heard of until she hit town! What a woman! You'll say so, too!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Raoul Walsh

Original Language

EN

What is Sadie Thompson about?

A young, beautiful prostitute named Sadie Thompson arrives on the South Pacific island of Pago Pago looking for honest work and falls for Timothy O'Hara, an American sailor who is unfazed by her unsavory past. However, Mr. Davidson, a missionary who arrived on the island at the same time, aims to "save" Sadie from her sinful life and petitions to have her separated from her beau and deported back to San Francisco.

Who directed Sadie Thompson?

Sadie Thompson was directed by Raoul Walsh.

When was Sadie Thompson released?

Sadie Thompson was released on January 7, 1928.

How long is Sadie Thompson?

Sadie Thompson has a runtime of 1h 37m.

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