United States / Jul 31, 1921
The gripping story of a soul's struggle against Shame and a Love that conquered Fear.
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| George Nichols | Jonathan Fielding |
| Rosemary Theby | The Weaver of Dreams |
| David Kirby | 'Once-over' Jake (as 'Red' Kirby) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Shame |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Fox Film Corporation |
| Release date | 31 luglio 1921 |
| Writer | Max Brand, Emmett J. Flynn, Bernard McConville |
| Cinematography | Lucien N. Andriot |
| Assistant directors | Emmett J. Flynn |
| Camera operators | Lucien N. Andriot |
| Additional photography | Lucien N. Andriot |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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