A Broken Doll
Seen it?1921 | 50 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1921: an older pace and style.
Ranch hand Tommy Dawes has a special bond with little Rosemary, the crippled daughter of his boss Bill Nyall. When Tommy accidentally breaks Rosemary's favorite doll one day, he borrows a $20 gold piece from the foreman's mattress to go to town and buy a new doll. However, on the way there he is ambushed and robbed by an escaped convict
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 473 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Allan Dwan
- Monte BlueTommy Dawes
- Mary ThurmanHarriet Bundy
- Mary Jane IrvingRosemary
- Les BatesBill Nyall
- Lizette ThorneMrs. Nyell
- Arthur MillettSheriff Hugh Bundy
- Jack RileyKnapp Wyant