Sadie Thompson
US (1928): Drama/Silent
Sadie Thompson (Gloria Swanson) arrives in Pago-Pago to start a new life, but when extremist missionary Alfred Davidson (Lionel Barrymore) lashes out against her lifestyle and tries to force her back to San Francisco, she may lose her second chance. Raoul Walsh adapted W. Somerset Maugnam's story and directs. (IMDb)
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· Actress 1927-28: Gloria Swanson
· Cinematography 1927-28: George Barnes (co-nomination with The Devil Dancer and The Magic Flame)
2 nominations