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The Skyrocket

Movie·1926·Drama, Romance·1h 20m·Directed by Marshall Neilan

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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.

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Gladys BrockwellGladys BrockwellRose Kimm (prologue)Charles WestCharles WestEdward Kimm (prologue)
Muriel McCormac
Muriel McCormacSharon Kimm (prologue)Frank Coghlan Jr.Frank Coghlan Jr.Mickey (prologue)Peggy Hopkins JoycePeggy Hopkins JoyceSharon KimmOwen MooreOwen MooreMickey ReidGladys HuletteGladys HuletteLucia MorganPaulette DuvalPaulette DuvalMildred Rideout

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