My first movie, "Sadie Thompson"

One of my goals has always been to see every movie that has won an Oscar for all the major categories, i.e. best actor, best actress, etc. I finally started watching my first movie. The first movie I watched was "Sadie Thompson" featuring Gloria Swanson and Lionel Barrymore It is a silent movie and Gloria Swanson was nominated, but did not win best actress. She gave a wonderful performance. I will keep you updated as I see the movies. Btw, the year was 1928. My next movie is "Wings", also 1928.  I loved this movie.  Gloria Swanson starred in this movie and was nominated for an academy award for her performance.  She lost to Janet Gaynor who gave a far less superior performance in "7th Heaven".  I thought that there wasn't enough focus on her transition from a coquettish harlot to a religious zealot, however it was a gut wrenching performance.