
This is a unique portrait of one of Hollywood's last Silent Stars, Baby Peggy. Today Diana Serra Cary s 93 years old and her short comedies are being rediscovered in Europe. For the first time she is confronted with her hard work as a minor. Memories come back. Diana tells her life story with inner depth.... (Full plot summary below)
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This is a unique portrait of one of Hollywood's last Silent Stars, Baby Peggy. Today Diana Serra Cary s 93 years old and her short comedies are being rediscovered in Europe. For the first time she is confronted with her hard work as a minor. Memories come back. Diana tells her life story with inner depth.
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| Movie MetropolisChristopher LongPotty training is enough of a responsibility for most toddlers. Just imagine the burden when you're also your family's sole bread-winner. |
| Movie HabitMarty MapesBefore Daniel Radcliffe, there was Baby Peggy |
| Film ThreatPhil HallExcellent documentary on the silent film child star. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThe well-crafted no frills and no-nonsense documentary is most of all a moving experience. |
| The DissolveNoel MurrayWhat makes Baby Peggy: The Elephant In The Room so valuable, though, is that it isn’t just a 58-minute wallow in the misery of one long-forgotten, largely misunderstood American celebrity. |
| User ReviewHuckleberryPieIt is indeed an insightful look at an under-appreciated child actress who, despite being unwillingly caught up in the world of showbiz, still managed to get through all of it. 'Twas sad to know that few if any know her nowadays despite being behind what can be described as seminal or pioneering works by child performers, not to mention the grueling work she did even at a very young age, something that watchdog groups and Child Protection Services would raise their eyebrows on nowadays (as a matter of fact, psychiatrists who gave an assessment for Peggy back in the day expressed their concern for the actress' well-being). Elephant in the Room is not only a documentary about Diana/Peggy, it's a cautionary tale on why children should be who they are and not be strictly railroaded into what their parents want for them. |
| User ReviewJamison RVery good documentary of a long forgotten silent star. |
| User ReviewGreg Wgood but sad doc on one of the last silent film stars |