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- 1919 · Drama · 1h 27m
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl, often referred to simply as Broken Blossoms, is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. It was distributed by United Artists and premiered on May 13, 1919.
- $88,000 or $115,000
- D. W. Griffith
- Joseph Turrin (2001 DVD release)
Broken Blossoms: Directed by D.W. Griffith. With Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp, Arthur Howard. A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences.
- (11K)
- D.W. Griffith
- Not Rated
- Drama, Romance
Jan 23, 2000 · A classic melodrama about a young woman abused by her father and rescued by a Chinese man in London. The film explores themes of racism, violence, love and redemption, but also suffers from dated stereotypes and moralizing titles.
Summaries. A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences. Cheng Huan is a missionary whose goal is to bring the teachings of peace by Buddha to the civilized Anglo-Saxons.
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Rated: 3.5/4 • Aug 8, 2011. A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences.
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- Lillian Gish
- D.W. Griffith
- Drama
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. In this silent film, an Asian man in London falls in love with an abused child. Cast & Crew. Read More. D. W. Griffith. Director. Lillian Gish. Lucy, the girl. Donald Crisp. "Battling" Burrows. Arthur Howard. His manager. Richard Barthelmess. The Yellow Man. Edward Peil.
A silent film about a Chinese man and a Cockney waif who fall in love in London's foggy slums, but face racism and death. The film explores themes of racism, drug addiction, inter-racial romance, and the Buddha's message of peace and non-violence.