The Skyrocket (1926)

10.0/10 80 min Drama Romance

Overview

In the prologue Sharon Kimm and Mickey Reid are childhood friends in a tenement neighborhood but are separated when Sharon is placed in an orphanage. In the story we see Sharon as a young Hollywood star whose quick rise to fame leaves her self-centered, superficial, and a spendthrift. Ironically, the film that skyrocketed her to fame was written by Mickey. But her success is brief; and when it comes crashing to earth, Mickey is there to pick up the pieces.

Cast

Gladys Brockwell

Rose Kimm (prologue)

Charles West

Edward Kimm (prologue)

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Mickey (prologue)

Peggy Hopkins Joyce

Sharon Kimm

Owen Moore

Mickey Reid

Gladys Hulette

Lucia Morgan

Paulette Duval

Mildred Rideout

Lilyan Tashman

Ruby Wright

Earle Williams

William Dvorak

Sammy Cohen

Morris Pincus

Bull Montana

Film Comedian

Arnold Gray

Stanley Craig

Hank Mann

Comedy Producer

Joan Standing

Sharon's Secretary

Eugenie Besserer

Wardrobe Mistress

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