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Molly O'

  • 19211921
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
64
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Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)
  • Comedy
An Irish washerwoman's daughter falls in love with one of America's most eligible bachelors, much to the dismay of the girl's parents -- and the young doctor's newly acquired fiancée! Events... Read allAn Irish washerwoman's daughter falls in love with one of America's most eligible bachelors, much to the dismay of the girl's parents -- and the young doctor's newly acquired fiancée! Events come to a head at the charity masked ball, which the two girls happen to attend in very s... Read allAn Irish washerwoman's daughter falls in love with one of America's most eligible bachelors, much to the dismay of the girl's parents -- and the young doctor's newly acquired fiancée! Events come to a head at the charity masked ball, which the two girls happen to attend in very similar costumes, thanks to the largesse of Molly's benevolent "fairy godfather"; Molly is ... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
64
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • F. Richard Jones
  • Writers
    • John Grey(titles)
    • Mary Hunt(scenario)
    • Mack Sennett(story)
  • Stars
    • Mabel Normand
    • Jack Mulhall
    • George Nichols
Top credits
  • Director
    • F. Richard Jones
  • Writers
    • John Grey(titles)
    • Mary Hunt(scenario)
    • Mack Sennett(story)
  • Stars
    • Mabel Normand
    • Jack Mulhall
    • George Nichols
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    • 2User reviews
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    "Molly O" Mabel Normand
    Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)
    Molly O' (1921)
    F. Richard Jones and Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)
    George Nichols in Molly O' (1921)
    Jack Mulhall, Mabel Normand, and Mack Sennett in Molly O' (1921)
    Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)
    Anna Dodge and Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)
    Jack Mulhall and Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)
    Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)
    Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)
    Mabel Normand in Molly O' (1921)

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    Mabel Normand
    Mabel Normand
    • Molly O'Dairas Molly O'Dair
    Jack Mulhall
    Jack Mulhall
    • Dr. John S. Bryantas Dr. John S. Bryant
    George Nichols
    George Nichols
    • Tim O'Dairas Tim O'Dair
    Anna Dodge
    • Mrs. Tim O'Dairas Mrs. Tim O'Dair
    • (as Anna Hernandez)
    Albert Hackett
    • Billy O'Dairas Billy O'Dair
    Jacqueline Logan
    Jacqueline Logan
    • Miriam Manchesteeras Miriam Manchesteer
    Eddie Gribbon
    Eddie Gribbon
    • Danny Smithas Danny Smith
    Lowell Sherman
    Lowell Sherman
    • Fred Manchesteras Fred Manchester
    Ben Deeley
    Ben Deeley
    • Albert Faulkneras Albert Faulkner
    Eugenie Besserer
    Eugenie Besserer
    • Antonia Bacigalupias Antonia Bacigalupi
    Gloria Davenport
    • Mrs. James W. Robbinsas Mrs. James W. Robbins
    Carl Stockdale
    Carl Stockdale
    • The Silhouette Manas The Silhouette Man
    Al Cooke
    Al Cooke
    • Man in Balcony at Charity Ballas Man in Balcony at Charity Ball
    • (uncredited)
    Floy Guinn
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Irene
    Irene
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Mildred June
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Kathryn McGuire
    Kathryn McGuire
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    John B. O'Brien
    John B. O'Brien
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • F. Richard Jones
    • Writers
      • John Grey(titles)
      • Mary Hunt(scenario)
      • Mack Sennett(story)
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    • Trivia
      At the opening of this silent film at the Central Theatre (Broadway and 47th St., NYC) the program included an Overture entitled "Molly O", conducted by Frank Cork; violin selections by Dr. Carlos Demandil (with Emil Freidberger at the piano; and selections by baritone Alexander Grey. The presentation was under the direction of Al Lichtman.
    • Soundtracks
      Molly O (I Love You)
      lyric by James C. Emery, music by Norman McNeil, c. 1921

      'Suggested by Mack Sennett's dramatic production of the same name starring Mable Normand "A First National Attraction"'

    User reviews2

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    Top review
    6/10
    A Work in Progress
    The work meant here is the work of restoring this movie, since it did not exist in any sort of coherent form for many decades -- until the folks at UCLA got their hands on a version that the Soviet film archives, Gosfilmfond had held for many years, intended as a feature on how the upper classes in America mistreat the lower classes -- from which they had removed all the jokes. UCLA turned out a version that could be followed, including a lot of stills, in 2001, but more clips have been identified and they intend to continue working at building up a comprehensive version.

    And well they should, since Mabel Normand gives a wonderful performance and the script makes a good deal of sense. Molly is the daughter of a working man who is dissatisfied with the life she sees in front of her. Her father is a good man, but has his own ideas of what is proper, and Molly wants more: love, respect and a useful life. Her only confidante is a man who makes silhouettes, played with compassion by George Stockdale, who acts as Molly's fairy godfather in this Cinderella story. Yes, it is incomplete, and the missing sections make one ache for what is gone, just like the restored edition of Capra's LOST HORIZONS. But the warmth of the performances make up for a lot.

    The one real trouble is the thrill ending, involving a daring parachute leap from a dirigible... clearly tacked onto a complete and charming story.

    I look forward to seeing further restoration work on this movie. Even as it exists, it shows a good deal of charm. The performances are excellent. What a pleasure to see Miss Normand actually act!
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    • boblipton
    • Jul 23, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 1921 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • モリー・オー
    • Filming locations
      • Mack Sennett Studios - 1712 Glendale Blvd., Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Mack Sennett-Mabel Normand Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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