Blue Skies
1929, English. Directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Two foundlings find love!
Better known for her work in talkie "weepers," Helen Twelvetrees made a few preliminary appearances in such late silent films as Fox's Blue Skies. The audience was expected to believe that the twentysomething Twelvetrees and Frank Albertson are teenagers living together platonically in an orphan asylum. A wealthy old man comes calling to adopt Albertson -- who, feeling sorry for Twelvetrees, trades places with the girl. Thus it is that the heroine is carted off to a luxurious mansion, while Albertson remains behind. One year later, the old man discovers Albertson's deception, whereupon he invites the boy to live with him as well. By this time, Twelvetrees and Albertson are of marriageable age, thus the film ends with a wedding in the offing.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
- Carmencita JohnsonDorothy May (age 6) (episode 1)
- Freddie Burke FrederickRichard Lewis (age 8)
- Ethel WalesMatron (episode 1)
- Helen TwelvetreesDorothy May (episode 2)
- Frank AlbertsonRichard Lewis (episode 2)
- Rosa GoreNellie Crouch (episode 2)
- William OrlamondJanitor
- E.H. CalvertMr. Semple Jones (episode 1)
- Evelyn HallMrs. Semple Jones (episode 1)
- Claude KingRichard Danforth (episode 2)
- Adele WatsonFirst Assistant Matron (episode 1)
- Helen Jerome EddySecond Assistant Matron (episode 2)
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, John Stone
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Blue Skies runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Blue Skies is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blue Skies on?
Blue Skies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 1929. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blue Skies?
If you liked Blue Skies, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Nobody Has to Know, The Lost Husband.
Who directed Blue Skies?
Blue Skies (1929) was directed by Alfred L. Werker and stars Carmencita Johnson, Freddie Burke Frederick, Ethel Wales.