Sadie Thompson
1928, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
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!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Sadie Thompson isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- Gloria SwansonSadie Thompson
- Lionel BarrymoreAlfred Davidson
- Blanche FridericiMrs. Alfred Davidson
- Charles LaneDr. Angus McPhail
- Florence MidgleyMrs. Angus McPhail
- James A. MarcusJoe Horn
- Sophia ArtegaAmeena
- Will StantonQuartermaster Bates
- Raoul WalshSergeant Timothy 'Tim' O'Hara
- Charles SullivanMarine (Uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 January 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W. Somerset Maugham
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $7M
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What Sadie Thompson is based on
Sadie Thompson is based on Rain (1921) by William Somerset Maugham.
1921
Rain
By William Somerset Maugham
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Sadie Thompson: quick answers
Is Sadie Thompson worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sadie Thompson?
Sadie Thompson runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Sadie Thompson have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sadie Thompson. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sadie Thompson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sadie Thompson is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sadie Thompson on?
Sadie Thompson isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sadie Thompson?
If you liked Sadie Thompson, try Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl, The Hurricane, The Secret: Dare to Dream.
Who directed Sadie Thompson?
Sadie Thompson (1928) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars Gloria Swanson, Lionel Barrymore, Blanche Friderici.
What is Sadie Thompson based on?
Sadie Thompson is based on Rain (1921) by William Somerset Maugham.