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Shame (1921)

★ 10.0/10 90 min Drama United States English
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The gripping story of a soul's struggle against Shame and a Love that conquered Fear.

Description

William Fielding, a young widower, is living in Shanghai with his little boy, David. A young Chinese woman looks after the child, and Foo Chang, a trader, lusts after her. Because he believes she is David's mother, he kills Fielding. Fielding's faithful secretary, Li Clung, takes the boy to San Francisco to be raised by his grandfather. As an adult, David (also played by Gilbert) fights against opium trafficking with Li Clung's help.

Top Cast

John Gilbert
John Gilbert William Fielding / David Field
Michael D. Moore
Michael D. Moore David, at 5
Frankie Lee
Frankie Lee David, at 10
George Siegmann
George Siegmann Foo Chang
William V. Mong
William V. Mong Li Clung
Doris Pawn
Doris Pawn Winifred Wellington
Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong Lotus Blossom
George Nichols
George Nichols Jonathan Fielding

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