Judge Henry L. Foster throws his daughter out as she's married a circus man. She leaves her baby girl with Professor Eustance McGargle before she dies. Years later, Sally is a dancer with whom Peyton, a son of Judge Foster's friend, falls in love.
D.W. Griffith
Director
Carol Dempster
Sally
W.C. Fields
Professor Eustance McGargle
Alfred Lunt
Peyton Lennox
Erville Alderson
Judge Henry L. Foster
Effie Shannon
Mrs. Foster
Charles Hammond
Lennox, Sr.
Roy Applegate
Detective
Glenn Anders
Leon - the Acrobat (as Glen Anders)
Florence Fair
Miss Vinton
Marie Shotwell
Society Lady
William 'Shorty' Blanche
Stooge
At first glance, one wouldn't think John Carpenter's cult classic would be a thematic double-billing - or that Free Guy would be worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence as They Live - but the two films of vastly different genres have more similarities upon further examination.
The film illustrates the life of a single who struggles to provide an ideal childhood for her two daughters.
This glimpse into this world is so captivating that it is an easy must-see, nearly flawless, and exceptional in every way.
A world of expansion awaits.
So with the recent (rightful) public apologies to Britney from comedians and media for trashing her image in the 2000s, perhaps some people should also give Crossroads the fair chance it deserves. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that is fine. Personally, I will take my girl Britney and her movie, over the next testosterone "Dude Flick" any day.
Given a choice between a man and a mountain, it’s safer to choose the mountain.