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A tale of forbidden love.

Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl

6.9 / 10 6.9 1919 1h 28mNR

DramaRomance

A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences.

Directed by D.W. Griffith

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CAST

The people behind the story

Lillian Gish

Lillian GishLucy Burrows

Richard Barthelmess

Richard BarthelmessCheng Huan

Donald Crisp

Donald CrispBattling Burrows

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Arthur HowardBurrows' Manager

Edward Peil Sr.

Edward Peil Sr.Evil Eye

George Beranger

George BerangerThe Spying One

Norman Selby

Norman SelbyA Prizefighter

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Ernest ButterworthSecondary Role (uncredited)