Blue Skies

A gentle, sentimental silent-era weepie that coasts on sweetness and simple coincidences, easy to watch and softly tugging at the heart.

Directed by

Alfred L. Werker

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Carmencita Johnson, Freddie Burke Frederick, Ethel Wales

Tagline

Two foundlings find love!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, romantic and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Found family, love, identity, class

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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