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Movie poster: The Humming Bird (1924)
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The Humming Bird

1924 · 80 min Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

A pickpocket falls in love with a newspaperman. When he is sent off to war and she disguises herself as a boy, joins a gang and sets out to save him.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1924
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Sidney Olcott
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its emotional core on the silent dialogue of glances and gestures, relying on visual storytelling to convey the desperation of love in a time of chaos. It explores themes of identity and sacrifice through the protagonist's daring transformation, building tension between intimate romance and the impersonal machinery of war.

What lingers after the final reel is a poignant meditation on the lengths we go to for connection. The contrast between urban cunning and battlefield innocence leaves a lasting, bittersweet impression. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sidney Olcott

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Best enjoyed in a quiet room, allowing the expressive visuals and melodramatic heart of this silent-era tale to fully resonate.

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