Shame (1917): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1917 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1917, Shame is a drama and historie film directed by John W. Noble, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. John Grey enlists when the Spanish-American War begins, not knowing that his sweetheart Mary is pregnant and then perishes before they can legalize their union. When Mary dies, her daughter Little Mary is taken into an orphanage and adopted by Peters, a cruel farmer who turns her into a slave. Befriended by Seppe, a hunchback farmhand of similar parentage, young Mary escapes to the city where she finds work at a hospital run by Dr. Strong. She falls in love with Strong's son Donald when he learns that she is illegitimate, he backs out of the engagement.
Who’s in it. Shame stars Zena Keefe as Mary McDavitt, Lionel Belmore as Peters, Joyce Fair as Society Girl and Niles Welch as Donald Strong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Shame sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shame tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Shame (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shame worth watching?
- Shame holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shame?
- Shame stars Zena Keefe, Lionel Belmore, Joyce Fair, Niles Welch and John Davidson.
- When was Shame released?
- Shame was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.