Headline
The China Mail News 1920-05-01
Newspaper Source
Publication Date
1920-05-01
- Publication Year
1920
Page
4
Column
Local and General
Key Person
Film Projector / Film(s)
Broken Blossoms
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Actors
Lillian Gish
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Thomas Burke (adapted from 'The Chink and the Child' by)
Country
USA
Released
1919-10-20
Runtime
90 min
Genre
Drama
Language
None
Plot
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.
Awards
1 win.
Rated
Not Rated
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Summary
Broken Blossoms,' a film play based on Mr. Thomas Burke's story of the Chinese quarter in his 'Limehouse Nights,' is being shown in London. There are several introductory scenes showing life in a Chinese town.
Type
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