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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)
A tragic love story of a Chinese immigrant and a battered girl in London's Limehouse District. Directed by D.W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess, this film is a masterpiece of silent cinema.
- (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.
A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic...
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- Lillian Gish
- D.W. Griffith
- Drama
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Brief Synopsis. In this silent film, an Asian man in London falls in love with an abused child.