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Still from Broken Blossoms — Broken Blossoms (1919) — D.W. GriffithPhotographed by Billy Bitzer

D.W. Griffith

Broken Blossoms

Name: Broken Blossoms
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1919
Duration: 89 min

Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl

English / 1919 / 1h 29m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance

Letterboxd: 3.41/5·16K ratings·3.4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The love story of an abused English girl and a Chinese Buddhist in a time when London was a brutal and harsh place to live.

Included in
Hollywood Chinese
Position 4
Included in
August 2022
Position 17

Credits

Crew

DirectorD.W. Griffith

WriterD.W. Griffith

CinematographerBilly Bitzer

Editor

James Smith

ProducerD.W. Griffith

Cast

Lillian Gishas Lucy Burrows

Richard Barthelmessas Cheng Huan

Donald Crispas Battling Burrows

Arthur Howardas Burrows' Manager

Edward Peil Sr.as Evil Eye

George Berangeras The Spying One

Norman Selbyas A Prizefighter

Ernest Butterworthas Secondary Role (uncredited)

Frederic Hamenas Secondary Role (uncredited)

Wilbur Higbyas London Policeman (uncredited)

Man-Ching Kwanas Buddhist Monk (uncredited)

Bobbie Mackas Ringside Employee (uncredited)

Moy Mingas Minor Role (uncredited)

Steve Murphyas Fight Spectator (uncredited)

George Nicholsas Police Constable (uncredited)

Karla Schrammas Burrows' Girlfriend (uncredited)

Bessie Wongas Girl in China (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The Lonedale Operator2018

Both directed by D.W. Griffith

Broken Blossoms (1919) | Criteria