The Crowd
King Vidor / US, 1928 / 93 min.
Legendary, seldom screened silent film from King Vidor (The Wizard of Oz) that explores the promises of the American Dream through an exceptional mix of naturalistic and expressionist stylistic devices. Recipient of two Oscar nominations, including for Best Director. With live music by Martin de Ruiter (piano).
As a young man, John Sims (James Murray) sets off for New York, where he believes he will make it in the big city. Sims’ confidence is affirmed by those around him; but when he reaches the metropolis, he finds out he’s just one of countless others making up a sea of humanity desperate for recognition.
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Director
King Vidor
Production year
1928
Country
US
Original title
The Crowd
Length
93 min.
Language
live music, English
Subtitles
NONE
Format
DCP
Part of
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