Born on the Fourth of July, 1900, John Sims loses his father when he is twelve. At 21, he sets out for New York City, where he is sure he will become somebody important, just as his father had always believed. Another bo… See more

• Eleanor Boardman as Mary Sims
• James Murray as John Sims
• Bert Roach as Bert
• Estelle Clark as Jane… See more

The Crowd was conceived by director King Vidor and filmed after the success of his previous film, the critically acclaimed box office success The Big Parade. Vidor wanted the new film to be innovative in its story, actin… See more

The Crowd was a modest financial and critical success upon its initial release. Mordaunt Hall, a reviewer for The New York Times in 1928, called it "substantial and worthy" and "a powerful analysis of a young couple's str… See more

Nominations
• Academy Award for Best Unique and Artistic Production – Irving Thalberg for MGM
• Academy Award for Best Director, Dramatic Picture – King Vidor… See more