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Shame (1921)

1921-07-31 · 1h 30m · EN
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The gripping story of a soul's struggle against Shame and a Love that conquered Fear.

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.

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Emmett J. FlynnDirector

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John GilbertJohn GilbertWilliam Fielding / David FieldMichael D. MooreMichael D. MooreDavid, at 5Anna May WongAnna May WongLotus BlossomFrankie LeeFrankie LeeDavid, at 10George SiegmannGeorge SiegmannFoo ChangWilliam V. MongWilliam V. MongLi ClungGeorge NicholsGeorge NicholsJonathan FieldingRosemary ThebyRosemary ThebyThe Weaver of DreamsDoris PawnDoris PawnWinifred WellingtonDavid KirbyDavid Kirby'Once-over' Jake (as 'Red' Kirby)

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What is Shame about?

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.

How long is Shame?

Shame has a runtime of 90 minutes.